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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.28, 216 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.28, 216 and 136.44 is: 205.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.28 : 216 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.28/216 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.28x = 216 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.28x = 29,471.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,471.04/143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.69

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