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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.19, 216.34 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.19, 216.34 and 141.68 is: 214.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.19 : 216.34 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.19/216.34 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.19x = 216.34 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.19x = 30,651.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,651.24/143.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.06

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