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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.60, 214.98 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.60, 214.98 and 133.88 is: 200.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.60 : 214.98 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.60/214.98 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.60x = 214.98 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.60x = 28,781.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,781.52/143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.43

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