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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.78, 215.43 and 89.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.78, 215.43 and 89.57 is: 134.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.78 : 215.43 = 89.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.78/215.43 = 89.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.78x = 215.43 × 89.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.78x = 19,294.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,294.99/143.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.20

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