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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 214.00 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 214.00 and 137.18 is: 204.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 214.00 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/214.00 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 214.00 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 29,356.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,356.43/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.54

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