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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.61, 214.35 and 139.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.61, 214.35 and 139.98 is: 208.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.61 : 214.35 = 139.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.61/214.35 = 139.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.61x = 214.35 × 139.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.61x = 30,004.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,004.71/143.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.93

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