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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.54, 215.10 and 82.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.54, 215.10 and 82.70 is: 123.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.54 : 215.10 = 82.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.54/215.10 = 82.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.54x = 215.10 × 82.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.54x = 17,788.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,788.77/143.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.93

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