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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.54, 214.95 and 82.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.54, 214.95 and 82.57 is: 123.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.54 : 214.95 = 82.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.54/214.95 = 82.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.54x = 214.95 × 82.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.54x = 17,748.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,748.42/143.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.65

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