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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.29, 214.81 and 91.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.29, 214.81 and 91.95 is: 137.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.29 : 214.81 = 91.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.29/214.81 = 91.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.29x = 214.81 × 91.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.29x = 19,750.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,750.74/143.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.84

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