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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.48, 214.08 and 142.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.48, 214.08 and 142.10 is: 212.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.48 : 214.08 = 142.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.48/214.08 = 142.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.48x = 214.08 × 142.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.48x = 30,420.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,420.77/143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.02

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