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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.22, 214.26 and 130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.22, 214.26 and 130.56 is: 195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.22 : 214.26 = 130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.22/214.26 = 130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.22x = 214.26 × 130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.22x = 27,973.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,973.79/143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.32

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