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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.45, 215.25 and 135.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.45, 215.25 and 135.71 is: 203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.45 : 215.25 = 135.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.45/215.25 = 135.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.45x = 215.25 × 135.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.45x = 29,210.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,210.50/143.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.63

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