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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.12, 215.04 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.12, 215.04 and 134.48 is: 202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.12 : 215.04 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.12/215.04 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.12x = 215.04 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.12x = 28,918.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,918.58/143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.06

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