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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.95, 216.09 and 86.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.95, 216.09 and 86.20 is: 129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.95 : 216.09 = 86.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.95/216.09 = 86.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.95x = 216.09 × 86.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.95x = 18,627.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,627.23/143.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.40

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