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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.54, 214.47 and 136.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.54, 214.47 and 136.82 is: 204.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.54 : 214.47 = 136.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.54/214.47 = 136.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.54x = 214.47 × 136.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.54x = 29,343.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,343.10/143.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.42

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