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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.54, 215.52 and 132.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.54, 215.52 and 132.74 is: 199.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.54 : 215.52 = 132.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.54/215.52 = 132.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.54x = 215.52 × 132.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.54x = 28,608.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,608.12/143.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.30

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