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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.28, 213.55 and 135.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.28, 213.55 and 135.99 is: 202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.28 : 213.55 = 135.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.28/213.55 = 135.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.28x = 213.55 × 135.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.28x = 29,040.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,040.32/143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.68

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