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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 214.80 and 94.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 214.80 and 94.62 is: 141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 214.80 = 94.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/214.80 = 94.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 214.80 × 94.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 20,324.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,324.38/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.61

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