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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.19, 214.89 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.19, 214.89 and 127.08 is: 190.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.19 : 214.89 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.19/214.89 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.19x = 214.89 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.19x = 27,308.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,308.22/143.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.71

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