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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.35, 214.74 and 91.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.35, 214.74 and 91.93 is: 137.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.35 : 214.74 = 91.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.35/214.74 = 91.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.35x = 214.74 × 91.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.35x = 19,741.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,741.05/143.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.71

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