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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.01, 215.64 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.01, 215.64 and 137.88 is: 207.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.01 : 215.64 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.01/215.64 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.01x = 215.64 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.01x = 29,732.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,732.44/143.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.90

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