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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.27, 214.45 and 128.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.27, 214.45 and 128.69 is: 192.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.27 : 214.45 = 128.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.27/214.45 = 128.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.27x = 214.45 × 128.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.27x = 27,596.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,596.98/143.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.62

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