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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 215.64 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 215.64 and 133.56 is: 200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 215.64 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/215.64 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 215.64 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 28,800.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,800.88/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.68

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