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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.96, 215.54 and 95.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.96, 215.54 and 95.77 is: 143.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.96 : 215.54 = 95.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.96/215.54 = 95.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.96x = 215.54 × 95.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.96x = 20,641.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,641.79/143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.39

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