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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.60, 215.48 and 132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.60, 215.48 and 132.88 is: 199.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.60 : 215.48 = 132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.60/215.48 = 132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.60x = 215.48 × 132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.60x = 28,632.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,632.98/143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.39

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