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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.71, 215.08 and 82.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.71, 215.08 and 82.75 is: 123.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.71 : 215.08 = 82.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.71/215.08 = 82.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.71x = 215.08 × 82.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.71x = 17,797.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,797.87/143.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.85

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