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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.62, 215.28 and 89.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.62, 215.28 and 89.44 is: 134.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.62 : 215.28 = 89.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.62/215.28 = 89.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.62x = 215.28 × 89.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.62x = 19,254.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,254.64/143.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.07

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