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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.58, 215.36 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.58, 215.36 and 135.12 is: 202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.58 : 215.36 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.58/215.36 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.58x = 215.36 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.58x = 29,099.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,099.44/143.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.67

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