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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.04, 213.75 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.04, 213.75 and 135.24 is: 202.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.04 : 213.75 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.04/213.75 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.04x = 213.75 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.04x = 28,907.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,907.55/143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.09

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