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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.48, 215.33 and 88.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.48, 215.33 and 88.69 is: 133.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.48 : 215.33 = 88.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.48/215.33 = 88.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.48x = 215.33 × 88.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.48x = 19,097.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,097.62/143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.10

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