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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.92, 216 and 83.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.92, 216 and 83.14 is: 124.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.92 : 216 = 83.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.92/216 = 83.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.92x = 216 × 83.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.92x = 17,958.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,958.24/143.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.78

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