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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.58, 214.80 and 142.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.58, 214.80 and 142.62 is: 213.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.58 : 214.80 = 142.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.58/214.80 = 142.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.58x = 214.80 × 142.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.58x = 30,634.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,634.78/143.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.36

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