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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.72, 215.39 and 88.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.72, 215.39 and 88.70 is: 132.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.72 : 215.39 = 88.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.72/215.39 = 88.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.72x = 215.39 × 88.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.72x = 19,104.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,104.24/143.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.93

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