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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.70, 215.16 and 89.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.70, 215.16 and 89.52 is: 134.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.70 : 215.16 = 89.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.70/215.16 = 89.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.70x = 215.16 × 89.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.70x = 19,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,261.12/143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.04

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