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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.08, 214.62 and 139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.08, 214.62 and 139.24 is: 208.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.08 : 214.62 = 139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.08/214.62 = 139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.08x = 214.62 × 139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.08x = 29,883.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,883.69/143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.86

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