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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143, 213.96 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143, 213.96 and 127.64 is: 190.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143 : 213.96 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143/213.96 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143x = 213.96 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143x = 27,309.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,309.85/143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.98

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