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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.17, 214.51 and 94.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.17, 214.51 and 94.39 is: 141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.17 : 214.51 = 94.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.17/214.51 = 94.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.17x = 214.51 × 94.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.17x = 20,247.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,247.60/143.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.42

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