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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.35, 214.98 and 82.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.35, 214.98 and 82.51 is: 123.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.35 : 214.98 = 82.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.35/214.98 = 82.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.35x = 214.98 × 82.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.35x = 17,738.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,738.00/143.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.74

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