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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.28, 214.87 and 82.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.28, 214.87 and 82.43 is: 123.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.28 : 214.87 = 82.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.28/214.87 = 82.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.28x = 214.87 × 82.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.28x = 17,711.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,711.73/143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.62

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