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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.07, 213.25 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.07, 213.25 and 139.22 is: 207.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.07 : 213.25 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.07/213.25 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.07x = 213.25 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.07x = 29,688.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,688.67/143.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.51

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