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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.66, 215.54 and 89.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.66, 215.54 and 89.60 is: 134.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.66 : 215.54 = 89.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.66/215.54 = 89.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.66x = 215.54 × 89.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.66x = 19,310.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,310.86/143.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.43

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