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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.33, 214.75 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.33, 214.75 and 94.52 is: 141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.33 : 214.75 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.33/214.75 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.33x = 214.75 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.33x = 20,297.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,297.62/143.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.61

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