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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.13, 213.05 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.13, 213.05 and 136.49 is: 203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.13 : 213.05 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.13/213.05 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.13x = 213.05 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.13x = 29,079.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,079.19/143.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.17

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