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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.83, 215.77 and 86.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.83, 215.77 and 86.10 is: 129.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.83 : 215.77 = 86.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.83/215.77 = 86.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.83x = 215.77 × 86.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.83x = 18,577.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,577.80/143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.16

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