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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.14, 214.58 and 91.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.14, 214.58 and 91.64 is: 137.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.14 : 214.58 = 91.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.14/214.58 = 91.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.14x = 214.58 × 91.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.14x = 19,664.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,664.11/143.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.38

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