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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.44, 214.92 and 129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.44, 214.92 and 129.77 is: 194.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.44 : 214.92 = 129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.44/214.92 = 129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.44x = 214.92 × 129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.44x = 27,889.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,889.09/143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.43

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