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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.16, 214.50 and 82.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.16, 214.50 and 82.32 is: 123.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.16 : 214.50 = 82.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.16/214.50 = 82.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.16x = 214.50 × 82.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.16x = 17,657.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,657.64/143.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.34

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