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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.48, 214.65 and 128.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.48, 214.65 and 128.90 is: 192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.48 : 214.65 = 128.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.48/214.65 = 128.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.48x = 214.65 × 128.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.48x = 27,667.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,667.74/143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.83

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