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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.96, 215.82 and 83.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.96, 215.82 and 83.04 is: 124.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.96 : 215.82 = 83.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.96/215.82 = 83.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.96x = 215.82 × 83.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.96x = 17,921.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,921.69/143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.49

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