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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.28, 213.48 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.28, 213.48 and 135 is: 201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.28 : 213.48 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.28/213.48 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.28x = 213.48 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.28x = 28,819.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,819.80/143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.14

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