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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.38, 214.91 and 131.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.38, 214.91 and 131.81 is: 197.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.38 : 214.91 = 131.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.38/214.91 = 131.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.38x = 214.91 × 131.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.38x = 28,326.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,326.63/143.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.57

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