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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.26, 215.17 and 128.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.26, 215.17 and 128.14 is: 192.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.26 : 215.17 = 128.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.26/215.17 = 128.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.26x = 215.17 × 128.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.26x = 27,571.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,571.03/143.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.46

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