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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.36, 214.56 and 89.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.36, 214.56 and 89.22 is: 133.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.36 : 214.56 = 89.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.36/214.56 = 89.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.36x = 214.56 × 89.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.36x = 19,143.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,143.04/143.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.54

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