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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.94, 215.90 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.94, 215.90 and 96.14 is: 144.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.94 : 215.90 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.94/215.90 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.94x = 215.90 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.94x = 20,756.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,756.63/143.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.20

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