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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.48, 215.16 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.48, 215.16 and 136.64 is: 204.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.48 : 215.16 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.48/215.16 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.48x = 215.16 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.48x = 29,399.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,399.46/143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.90

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