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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.45, 214.91 and 95.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.45, 214.91 and 95.26 is: 142.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.45 : 214.91 = 95.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.45/214.91 = 95.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.45x = 214.91 × 95.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.45x = 20,470.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,470.78/143.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.70

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