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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.51, 214.95 and 132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.51, 214.95 and 132.27 is: 198.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.51 : 214.95 = 132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.51/214.95 = 132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.51x = 214.95 × 132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.51x = 28,431.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,431.44/143.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.11

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