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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.46, 215.16 and 89.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.46, 215.16 and 89.40 is: 134.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.46 : 215.16 = 89.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.46/215.16 = 89.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.46x = 215.16 × 89.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.46x = 19,235.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,235.30/143.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.08

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