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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.25, 214.74 and 88.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.25, 214.74 and 88.98 is: 133.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.25 : 214.74 = 88.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.25/214.74 = 88.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.25x = 214.74 × 88.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.25x = 19,107.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,107.57/143.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.39

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