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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.90, 215.80 and 89.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.90, 215.80 and 89.06 is: 133.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.90 : 215.80 = 89.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.90/215.80 = 89.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.90x = 215.80 × 89.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.90x = 19,217.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,217.85/143.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.55

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