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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.17, 214.65 and 60.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.17, 214.65 and 60.95 is: 91.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.17 : 214.65 = 60.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.17/214.65 = 60.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.17x = 214.65 × 60.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.17x = 13,083.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,083.45/143.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.39

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