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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 213.96 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 213.96 and 136.50 is: 203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 213.96 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/213.96 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 213.96 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 29,205.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,205.54/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.49

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