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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.40, 215.52 and 82.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.40, 215.52 and 82.62 is: 124.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.40 : 215.52 = 82.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.40/215.52 = 82.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.40x = 215.52 × 82.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.40x = 17,806.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,806.26/143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.17

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