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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.37, 213.87 and 141.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.37, 213.87 and 141.03 is: 210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.37 : 213.87 = 141.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.37/213.87 = 141.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.37x = 213.87 × 141.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.37x = 30,162.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,162.09/143.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.38

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