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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.22, 213.96 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.22, 213.96 and 140.66 is: 210.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.22 : 213.96 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.22/213.96 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.22x = 213.96 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.22x = 30,094.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,094.54/143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.13

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