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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.18, 214.85 and 132.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.18, 214.85 and 132.85 is: 199.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.18 : 214.85 = 132.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.18/214.85 = 132.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.18x = 214.85 × 132.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.18x = 28,542.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,542.16/143.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.35

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