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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.96, 216 and 83.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.96, 216 and 83.12 is: 124.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.96 : 216 = 83.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.96/216 = 83.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.96x = 216 × 83.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.96x = 17,952.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,952.84/143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.71

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