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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.19, 214.44 and 89.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.19, 214.44 and 89.01 is: 133.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.19 : 214.44 = 89.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.19/214.44 = 89.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.19x = 214.44 × 89.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.19x = 19,087.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,087.30/143.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.30

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