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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.18, 214.61 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.18, 214.61 and 131.65 is: 197.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.18 : 214.61 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.18/214.61 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.18x = 214.61 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.18x = 28,252.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,252.00/143.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.32

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