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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.26, 214.61 and 127.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.26, 214.61 and 127.06 is: 190.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.26 : 214.61 = 127.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.26/214.61 = 127.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.26x = 214.61 × 127.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.26x = 27,267.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,267.59/143.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.34

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