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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.60, 215.19 and 82.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.60, 215.19 and 82.75 is: 124.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.60 : 215.19 = 82.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.60/215.19 = 82.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.60x = 215.19 × 82.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.60x = 17,805.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,805.90/143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.00

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