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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.04, 213.25 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.04, 213.25 and 131.52 is: 196.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.04 : 213.25 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.04/213.25 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.04x = 213.25 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.04x = 28,046.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,046.64/143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.08

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