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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.60, 215.60 and 89.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.60, 215.60 and 89.74 is: 134.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.60 : 215.60 = 89.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.60/215.60 = 89.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.60x = 215.60 × 89.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.60x = 19,347.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,347.94/143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.73

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