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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.56, 215.74 and 138.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.56, 215.74 and 138.70 is: 208.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.56 : 215.74 = 138.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.56/215.74 = 138.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.56x = 215.74 × 138.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.56x = 29,922.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,922.77/143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.44

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