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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 214.14 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 214.14 and 138.48 is: 206.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 214.14 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/214.14 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 214.14 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 29,654.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,654.11/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.62

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