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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.08, 214.28 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.08, 214.28 and 139.64 is: 209.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.08 : 214.28 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.08/214.28 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.08x = 214.28 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.08x = 29,920.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,920.81/143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.12

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