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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.44, 215.16 and 86.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.44, 215.16 and 86.56 is: 129.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.44 : 215.16 = 86.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.44/215.16 = 86.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.44x = 215.16 × 86.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.44x = 18,624.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,624.25/143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.84

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