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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.25, 215.01 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.25, 215.01 and 132.32 is: 198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.25 : 215.01 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.25/215.01 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.25x = 215.01 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.25x = 28,449.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,449.05/143.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.60

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