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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.56, 214.80 and 130.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.56, 214.80 and 130.06 is: 194.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.56 : 214.80 = 130.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.56/214.80 = 130.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.56x = 214.80 × 130.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.56x = 27,936.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,936.89/143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.60

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