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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.43, 2.15 and 1.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.43, 2.15 and 1.39 is: 2.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.43 : 2.15 = 1.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.43/2.15 = 1.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.43x = 2.15 × 1.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.43x = 2.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.99/1.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.09

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