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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.94, 215.91 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.94, 215.91 and 95.84 is: 143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.94 : 215.91 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.94/215.91 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.94x = 215.91 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.94x = 20,691.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,691.73/143.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.75

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