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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.32, 215.07 and 142.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.32, 215.07 and 142.18 is: 213.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.32 : 215.07 = 142.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.32/215.07 = 142.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.32x = 215.07 × 142.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.32x = 30,578.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,578.65/143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.36

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