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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.12, 214.04 and 141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.12, 214.04 and 141.36 is: 211.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.12 : 214.04 = 141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.12/214.04 = 141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.12x = 214.04 × 141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.12x = 30,256.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,256.69/143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.41

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