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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.38, 214.56 and 128.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.38, 214.56 and 128.41 is: 192.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.38 : 214.56 = 128.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.38/214.56 = 128.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.38x = 214.56 × 128.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.38x = 27,551.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,551.65/143.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.16

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