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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.28, 214.76 and 82.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.28, 214.76 and 82.36 is: 123.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.28 : 214.76 = 82.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.28/214.76 = 82.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.28x = 214.76 × 82.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.28x = 17,687.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,687.63/143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.45

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