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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.44, 213.89 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.44, 213.89 and 133.70 is: 199.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.44 : 213.89 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.44/213.89 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.44x = 213.89 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.44x = 28,597.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,597.09/143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.37

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