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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.10, 215.06 and 133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.10, 215.06 and 133.47 is: 200.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.10 : 215.06 = 133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.10/215.06 = 133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.10x = 215.06 × 133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.10x = 28,703.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,703.39/143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.58

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