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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.34, 215.15 and 89.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.34, 215.15 and 89.36 is: 134.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.34 : 215.15 = 89.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.34/215.15 = 89.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.34x = 215.15 × 89.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.34x = 19,225.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,225.80/143.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.13

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