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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.10, 214.92 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.10, 214.92 and 134.46 is: 201.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.10 : 214.92 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.10/214.92 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.10x = 214.92 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.10x = 28,898.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,898.14/143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.94

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