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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.54, 215.04 and 95.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.54, 215.04 and 95.30 is: 142.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.54 : 215.04 = 95.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.54/215.04 = 95.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.54x = 215.04 × 95.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.54x = 20,493.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,493.31/143.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.77

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