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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.49, 214.83 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.49, 214.83 and 131.16 is: 196.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.49 : 214.83 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.49/214.83 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.49x = 214.83 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.49x = 28,177.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,177.10/143.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.37

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