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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.15, 214.61 and 88.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.15, 214.61 and 88.25 is: 132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.15 : 214.61 = 88.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.15/214.61 = 88.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.15x = 214.61 × 88.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.15x = 18,937.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,937.82/143.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.30

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