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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.47, 214.93 and 130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.47, 214.93 and 130.78 is: 195.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.47 : 214.93 = 130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.47/214.93 = 130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.47x = 214.93 × 130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.47x = 28,108.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,108.55/143.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.92

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