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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.88, 215.82 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.88, 215.82 and 87.24 is: 130.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.88 : 215.82 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.88/215.82 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.88x = 215.82 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.88x = 18,828.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,828.14/143.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.86

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