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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.44, 215.15 and 82.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.44, 215.15 and 82.52 is: 123.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.44 : 215.15 = 82.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.44/215.15 = 82.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.44x = 215.15 × 82.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.44x = 17,754.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,754.18/143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.77

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