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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.38, 214.80 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.38, 214.80 and 127.18 is: 190.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.38 : 214.80 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.38/214.80 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.38x = 214.80 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.38x = 27,318.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,318.26/143.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.53

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