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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 214.85 and 140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 214.85 and 140.43 is: 210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 214.85 = 140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/214.85 = 140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 214.85 × 140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 30,172.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,172.54/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.23

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