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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.64, 215.72 and 82.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.64, 215.72 and 82.88 is: 124.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.64 : 215.72 = 82.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.64/215.72 = 82.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.64x = 215.72 × 82.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.64x = 17,878.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,878.87/143.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.47

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