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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.40, 216.21 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.40, 216.21 and 136.20 is: 205.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.40 : 216.21 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.40/216.21 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.40x = 216.21 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.40x = 29,447.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,447.80/143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.35

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