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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.27, 214.57 and 94.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.27, 214.57 and 94.49 is: 141.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.27 : 214.57 = 94.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.27/214.57 = 94.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.27x = 214.57 × 94.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.27x = 20,274.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,274.72/143.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.51

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