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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.38, 214.77 and 82.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.38, 214.77 and 82.45 is: 123.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.38 : 214.77 = 82.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.38/214.77 = 82.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.38x = 214.77 × 82.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.38x = 17,707.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,707.79/143.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.50

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