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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.17, 214.41 and 88.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.17, 214.41 and 88.90 is: 133.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.17 : 214.41 = 88.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.17/214.41 = 88.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.17x = 214.41 × 88.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.17x = 19,059.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,059.98/143.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.13

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