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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.10, 212.81 and 138.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.10, 212.81 and 138.55 is: 206.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.10 : 212.81 = 138.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.10/212.81 = 138.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.10x = 212.81 × 138.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.10x = 29,483.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,483.93/143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.04

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