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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.57, 215.45 and 82.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.57, 215.45 and 82.73 is: 124.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.57 : 215.45 = 82.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.57/215.45 = 82.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.57x = 215.45 × 82.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.57x = 17,823.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,823.76/143.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.15

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