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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.44, 213.97 and 129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.44, 213.97 and 129.76 is: 193.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.44 : 213.97 = 129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.44/213.97 = 129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.44x = 213.97 × 129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.44x = 27,764.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,764.75/143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.56

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