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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143, 213.52 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143, 213.52 and 133.82 is: 199.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143 : 213.52 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143/213.52 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143x = 213.52 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143x = 28,573.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,573.25/143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.81

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