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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.63, 215.69 and 86.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.63, 215.69 and 86.21 is: 129.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.63 : 215.69 = 86.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.63/215.69 = 86.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.63x = 215.69 × 86.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.63x = 18,594.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,594.74/143.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.47

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