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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.55, 215.27 and 132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.55, 215.27 and 132.17 is: 198.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.55 : 215.27 = 132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.55/215.27 = 132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.55x = 215.27 × 132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.55x = 28,450.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,450.99/143.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.20

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