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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.64, 214.98 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.64, 214.98 and 143.32 is: 214.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.64 : 214.98 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.64/214.98 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.64x = 214.98 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.64x = 30,810.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,810.93/143.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.50

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