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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.88, 215.87 and 95.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.88, 215.87 and 95.07 is: 142.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.88 : 215.87 = 95.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.88/215.87 = 95.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.88x = 215.87 × 95.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.88x = 20,523.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,523.10/143.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.64

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