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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.96, 215.58 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.96, 215.58 and 86.12 is: 128.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.96 : 215.58 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.96/215.58 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.96x = 215.58 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.96x = 18,565.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,565.75/143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.96

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