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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.60, 215.42 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.60, 215.42 and 141.84 is: 212.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.60 : 215.42 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.60/215.42 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.60x = 215.42 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.60x = 30,555.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,555.17/143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.78

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