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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.40, 213.75 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.40, 213.75 and 127.20 is: 189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.40 : 213.75 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.40/213.75 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.40x = 213.75 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.40x = 27,189
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,189/143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.60

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