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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.44, 214.09 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.44, 214.09 and 128.12 is: 191.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.44 : 214.09 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.44/214.09 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.44x = 214.09 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.44x = 27,427.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,427.82/143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.22

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