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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.25, 214.74 and 82.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.25, 214.74 and 82.37 is: 123.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.25 : 214.74 = 82.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.25/214.74 = 82.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.25x = 214.74 × 82.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.25x = 17,687.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,687.06/143.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.47

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