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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.29, 214.95 and 39.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.29, 214.95 and 39.20 is: 58.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.29 : 214.95 = 39.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.29/214.95 = 39.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.29x = 214.95 × 39.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.29x = 8,425.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,425.11/143.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.80

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