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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.10, 213.30 and 137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.10, 213.30 and 137.03 is: 204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.10 : 213.30 = 137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.10/213.30 = 137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.10x = 213.30 × 137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.10x = 29,227.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,227.43/143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.24

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