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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.32, 213.83 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.32, 213.83 and 134.08 is: 200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.32 : 213.83 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.32/213.83 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.32x = 213.83 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.32x = 28,670.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,670.33/143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.04

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