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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.64, 216.72 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.64, 216.72 and 140.22 is: 211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.64 : 216.72 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.64/216.72 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.64x = 216.72 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.64x = 30,388.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,388.48/143.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.56

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