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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.12, 213.49 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.12, 213.49 and 131.63 is: 196.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.12 : 213.49 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.12/213.49 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.12x = 213.49 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.12x = 28,100.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,100.05/143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.34

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