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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.73, 215.59 and 81.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.73, 215.59 and 81.23 is: 121.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.73 : 215.59 = 81.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.73/215.59 = 81.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.73x = 215.59 × 81.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.73x = 17,512.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,512.38/143.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.84

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