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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.32, 213.87 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.32, 213.87 and 127.94 is: 190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.32 : 213.87 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.32/213.87 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.32x = 213.87 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.32x = 27,362.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,362.54/143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.92

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