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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.29, 214.86 and 82.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.29, 214.86 and 82.40 is: 123.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.29 : 214.86 = 82.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.29/214.86 = 82.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.29x = 214.86 × 82.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.29x = 17,704.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,704.05/143.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.55

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