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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.92, 216.22 and 86.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.92, 216.22 and 86.30 is: 129.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.92 : 216.22 = 86.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.92/216.22 = 86.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.92x = 216.22 × 86.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.92x = 18,659.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,659.79/143.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.65

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