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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.26, 215.10 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.26, 215.10 and 141.04 is: 211.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.26 : 215.10 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.26/215.10 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.26x = 215.10 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.26x = 30,337.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,337.70/143.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.77

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