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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.38, 215.16 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.38, 215.16 and 131.76 is: 197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.38 : 215.16 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.38/215.16 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.38x = 215.16 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.38x = 28,349.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,349.48/143.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.73

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