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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.34, 214.65 and 94.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.34, 214.65 and 94.45 is: 141.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.34 : 214.65 = 94.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.34/214.65 = 94.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.34x = 214.65 × 94.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.34x = 20,273.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,273.07/143.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.43

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