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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.22, 213.54 and 141.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.22, 213.54 and 141.70 is: 211.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.22 : 213.54 = 141.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.22/213.54 = 141.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.22x = 213.54 × 141.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.22x = 30,257.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,257.95/143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.27

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