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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.28, 215.10 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.28, 215.10 and 130.32 is: 195.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.28 : 215.10 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.28/215.10 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.28x = 215.10 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.28x = 28,031.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,031.83/143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.64

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