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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.25, 214.62 and 128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.25, 214.62 and 128.04 is: 191.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.25 : 214.62 = 128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.25/214.62 = 128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.25x = 214.62 × 128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.25x = 27,479.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,479.94/143.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.83

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