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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.13, 214.83 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.13, 214.83 and 134.28 is: 201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.13 : 214.83 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.13/214.83 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.13x = 214.83 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.13x = 28,847.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,847.37/143.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.55

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