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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.04, 214.80 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.04, 214.80 and 140.16 is: 210.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.04 : 214.80 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.04/214.80 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.04x = 214.80 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.04x = 30,106.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,106.37/143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.48

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