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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.60, 215.56 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.60, 215.56 and 128.48 is: 192.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.60 : 215.56 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.60/215.56 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.60x = 215.56 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.60x = 27,695.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,695.15/143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.86

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