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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.61, 215.66 and 136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.61, 215.66 and 136.30 is: 204.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.61 : 215.66 = 136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.61/215.66 = 136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.61x = 215.66 × 136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.61x = 29,394.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,394.46/143.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.68

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