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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.03, 214.18 and 133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.03, 214.18 and 133.45 is: 199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.03 : 214.18 = 133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.03/214.18 = 133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.03x = 214.18 × 133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.03x = 28,581.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,581.45/143.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.82

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