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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.54, 215.00 and 133.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.54, 215.00 and 133.55 is: 200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.54 : 215.00 = 133.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.54/215.00 = 133.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.54x = 215.00 × 133.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.54x = 28,711.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,711.51/143.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.03

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