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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.46, 215.13 and 82.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.46, 215.13 and 82.71 is: 124.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.46 : 215.13 = 82.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.46/215.13 = 82.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.46x = 215.13 × 82.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.46x = 17,793.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,793.40/143.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.03

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