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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.14, 214.77 and 137.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.14, 214.77 and 137.62 is: 206.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.14 : 214.77 = 137.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.14/214.77 = 137.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.14x = 214.77 × 137.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.14x = 29,556.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,556.65/143.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.49

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