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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.24, 214.56 and 82.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.24, 214.56 and 82.28 is: 123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.24 : 214.56 = 82.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.24/214.56 = 82.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.24x = 214.56 × 82.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.24x = 17,654.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,654.00/143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.25

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