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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.34, 215.04 and 128.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.34, 215.04 and 128.03 is: 192.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.34 : 215.04 = 128.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.34/215.04 = 128.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.34x = 215.04 × 128.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.34x = 27,531.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,531.57/143.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.07

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