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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.36, 215.68 and 141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.36, 215.68 and 141.92 is: 213.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.36 : 215.68 = 141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.36/215.68 = 141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.36x = 215.68 × 141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.36x = 30,609.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,609.31/143.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.51

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