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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.48, 215.01 and 139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.48, 215.01 and 139.10 is: 208.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.48 : 215.01 = 139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.48/215.01 = 139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.48x = 215.01 × 139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.48x = 29,906.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,906.82/143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.45

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