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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.40, 214.68 and 89.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.40, 214.68 and 89.16 is: 133.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.40 : 214.68 = 89.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.40/214.68 = 89.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.40x = 214.68 × 89.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.40x = 19,140.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,140.87/143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.48

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