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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.54, 214.95 and 89.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.54, 214.95 and 89.27 is: 133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.54 : 214.95 = 89.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.54/214.95 = 89.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.54x = 214.95 × 89.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.54x = 19,188.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,188.59/143.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.68

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