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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.90, 216.02 and 95.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.90, 216.02 and 95.17 is: 142.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.90 : 216.02 = 95.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.90/216.02 = 95.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.90x = 216.02 × 95.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.90x = 20,558.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,558.62/143.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.87

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