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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.46, 214.34 and 138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.46, 214.34 and 138.68 is: 207.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.46 : 214.34 = 138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.46/214.34 = 138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.46x = 214.34 × 138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.46x = 29,723.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,723.98/143.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.19

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