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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.40, 214.80 and 94.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.40, 214.80 and 94.49 is: 141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.40 : 214.80 = 94.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.40/214.80 = 94.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.40x = 214.80 × 94.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.40x = 20,296.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,296.96/143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.55

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