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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.00, 214.70 and 135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.00, 214.70 and 135.53 is: 203.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.00 : 214.70 = 135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.00/214.70 = 135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.00x = 214.70 × 135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.00x = 29,096.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,096.54/143.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.48

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