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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.28, 214.79 and 82.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.28, 214.79 and 82.44 is: 123.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.28 : 214.79 = 82.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.28/214.79 = 82.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.28x = 214.79 × 82.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.28x = 17,706.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,706.88/143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.58

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