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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.46, 214.88 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.46, 214.88 and 88.48 is: 132.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.46 : 214.88 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.46/214.88 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.46x = 214.88 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.46x = 19,012.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,012.14/143.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.53

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