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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.56, 214.88 and 94.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.56, 214.88 and 94.71 is: 141.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.56 : 214.88 = 94.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.56/214.88 = 94.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.56x = 214.88 × 94.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.56x = 20,351.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,351.28/143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.76

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