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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.30, 214.75 and 88.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.30, 214.75 and 88.39 is: 132.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.30 : 214.75 = 88.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.30/214.75 = 88.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.30x = 214.75 × 88.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.30x = 18,982.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,982.13/143.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.46

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