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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.34, 214.60 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.34, 214.60 and 131.96 is: 197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.34 : 214.60 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.34/214.60 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.34x = 214.60 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.34x = 28,318.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,318.62/143.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.56

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