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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.40, 214.76 and 136.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.40, 214.76 and 136.23 is: 204.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.40 : 214.76 = 136.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.40/214.76 = 136.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.40x = 214.76 × 136.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.40x = 29,255.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,255.52/143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.01

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