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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.08, 213.66 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.08, 213.66 and 126.52 is: 188.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.08 : 213.66 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.08/213.66 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.08x = 213.66 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.08x = 27,032.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,032.26/143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.93

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