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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.71, 215.25 and 88.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.71, 215.25 and 88.73 is: 132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.71 : 215.25 = 88.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.71/215.25 = 88.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.71x = 215.25 × 88.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.71x = 19,099.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,099.13/143.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.91

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