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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.16, 214.80 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.16, 214.80 and 95.04 is: 142.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.16 : 214.80 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.16/214.80 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.16x = 214.80 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.16x = 20,414.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,414.59/143.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.60

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