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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.98, 216.12 and 89.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.98, 216.12 and 89.92 is: 134.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.98 : 216.12 = 89.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.98/216.12 = 89.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.98x = 216.12 × 89.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.98x = 19,433.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,433.51/143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.97

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