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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.71, 215.19 and 82.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.71, 215.19 and 82.76 is: 123.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.71 : 215.19 = 82.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.71/215.19 = 82.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.71x = 215.19 × 82.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.71x = 17,808.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,808.05/143.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.92

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