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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.41, 212.11 and 143.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.41, 212.11 and 143.41 is: 212.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.41 : 212.11 = 143.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.41/212.11 = 143.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.41x = 212.11 × 143.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.41x = 30,418.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,418.70/143.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.11

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