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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.76, 215.12 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.76, 215.12 and 95.52 is: 142.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.76 : 215.12 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.76/215.12 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.76x = 215.12 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.76x = 20,548.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,548.26/143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.93

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