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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 215.13 and 135.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 215.13 and 135.93 is: 203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 215.13 = 135.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/215.13 = 135.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 215.13 × 135.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 29,242.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,242.62/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.75

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