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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.54, 214.23 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.54, 214.23 and 137.60 is: 205.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.54 : 214.23 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.54/214.23 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.54x = 214.23 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.54x = 29,478.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,478.05/143.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.36

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