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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.99, 216.36 and 83.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.99, 216.36 and 83.17 is: 124.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.99 : 216.36 = 83.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.99/216.36 = 83.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.99x = 216.36 × 83.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.99x = 17,994.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,994.66/143.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.97

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