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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.15, 214.64 and 91.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.15, 214.64 and 91.90 is: 137.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.15 : 214.64 = 91.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.15/214.64 = 91.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.15x = 214.64 × 91.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.15x = 19,723.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,723.88/143.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.78

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