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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.12, 215.74 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.12, 215.74 and 133.72 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.12 : 215.74 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.12/215.74 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.12x = 215.74 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.12x = 28,848.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,848.38/143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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