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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.97, 216.02 and 89.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.97, 216.02 and 89.97 is: 135.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.97 : 216.02 = 89.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.97/216.02 = 89.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.97x = 216.02 × 89.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.97x = 19,435.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,435.32/143.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.00

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