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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.01, 214.80 and 138.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.01, 214.80 and 138.15 is: 207.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.01 : 214.80 = 138.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.01/214.80 = 138.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.01x = 214.80 × 138.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.01x = 29,674.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,674.62/143.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.50

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