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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.30, 214.80 and 82.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.30, 214.80 and 82.34 is: 123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.30 : 214.80 = 82.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.30/214.80 = 82.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.30x = 214.80 × 82.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.30x = 17,686.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,686.63/143.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.42

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