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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.24, 214.74 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.24, 214.74 and 131.85 is: 197.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.24 : 214.74 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.24/214.74 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.24x = 214.74 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.24x = 28,313.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,313.47/143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.66

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