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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.21, 214.80 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.21, 214.80 and 90.44 is: 135.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.21 : 214.80 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.21/214.80 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.21x = 214.80 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.21x = 19,426.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,426.44/143.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.65

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