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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.50, 214.94 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.50, 214.94 and 94.58 is: 141.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.50 : 214.94 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.50/214.94 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.50x = 214.94 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.50x = 20,328.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,328.99/143.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.67

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