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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.15, 214.54 and 91.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.15, 214.54 and 91.67 is: 137.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.15 : 214.54 = 91.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.15/214.54 = 91.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.15x = 214.54 × 91.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.15x = 19,665.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,665.58/143.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.38

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