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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.60, 215.64 and 138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.60, 215.64 and 138.96 is: 208.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.60 : 215.64 = 138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.60/215.64 = 138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.60x = 215.64 × 138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.60x = 29,965.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,965.33/143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.67

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