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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.08, 213.99 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.08, 213.99 and 132.70 is: 198.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.08 : 213.99 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.08/213.99 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.08x = 213.99 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.08x = 28,395.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,395.40/143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.47

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