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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143, 214.90 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143, 214.90 and 133.78 is: 201.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143 : 214.90 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143/214.90 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143x = 214.90 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143x = 28,749.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,749.32/143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.04

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