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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.44, 215 and 95.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.44, 215 and 95.28 is: 142.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.44 : 215 = 95.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.44/215 = 95.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.44x = 215 × 95.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.44x = 20,485.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,485.20/143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.81

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