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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.91, 215.73 and 95.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.91, 215.73 and 95.18 is: 142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.91 : 215.73 = 95.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.91/215.73 = 95.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.91x = 215.73 × 95.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.91x = 20,532.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,532.10/143.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.67

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