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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.79, 216.09 and 86.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.79, 216.09 and 86.02 is: 129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.79 : 216.09 = 86.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.79/216.09 = 86.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.79x = 216.09 × 86.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.79x = 18,588.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,588.06/143.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.27

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