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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.64, 214.26 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.64, 214.26 and 131.85 is: 196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.64 : 214.26 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.64/214.26 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.64x = 214.26 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.64x = 28,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,248.45/143.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.66

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