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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.43, 215.33 and 91.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.43, 215.33 and 91.91 is: 137.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.43 : 215.33 = 91.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.43/215.33 = 91.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.43x = 215.33 × 91.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.43x = 19,789.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,789.44/143.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.97

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