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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.10, 215.85 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.10, 215.85 and 134.68 is: 203.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.10 : 215.85 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.10/215.85 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.10x = 215.85 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.10x = 29,070.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,070.68/143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.15

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