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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.64, 214.58 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.64, 214.58 and 132.10 is: 197.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.64 : 214.58 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.64/214.58 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.64x = 214.58 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.64x = 28,345.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,345.81/143.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.34

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