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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.38, 215.33 and 131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.38, 215.33 and 131.33 is: 197.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.38 : 215.33 = 131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.38/215.33 = 131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.38x = 215.33 × 131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.38x = 28,277.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,277.96/143.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.23

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