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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.63, 215.35 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.63, 215.35 and 95.44 is: 143.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.63 : 215.35 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.63/215.35 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.63x = 215.35 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.63x = 20,552.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,552.23/143.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.09

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