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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.23, 213.72 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.23, 213.72 and 134.52 is: 200.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.23 : 213.72 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.23/213.72 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.23x = 213.72 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.23x = 28,748.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,748.94/143.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.73

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