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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.23, 215.03 and 142.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.23, 215.03 and 142.57 is: 214.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.23 : 215.03 = 142.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.23/215.03 = 142.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.23x = 215.03 × 142.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.23x = 30,657.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,657.26/143.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.04

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