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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.56, 214.93 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.56, 214.93 and 133.44 is: 199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.56 : 214.93 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.56/214.93 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.56x = 214.93 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.56x = 28,680.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,680.26/143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.78

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