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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.47, 215.36 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.47, 215.36 and 134.66 is: 202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.47 : 215.36 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.47/215.36 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.47x = 215.36 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.47x = 29,000.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,000.75/143.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.14

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