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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.51, 215.27 and 89.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.51, 215.27 and 89.35 is: 134.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.51 : 215.27 = 89.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.51/215.27 = 89.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.51x = 215.27 × 89.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.51x = 19,234.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,234.06/143.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.02

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