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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.83, 215.59 and 82.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.83, 215.59 and 82.83 is: 124.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.83 : 215.59 = 82.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.83/215.59 = 82.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.83x = 215.59 × 82.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.83x = 17,857.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,857.32/143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.16

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