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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.06, 214.84 and 129.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.06, 214.84 and 129.42 is: 194.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.06 : 214.84 = 129.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.06/214.84 = 129.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.06x = 214.84 × 129.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.06x = 27,804.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,804.59/143.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.36

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