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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.65, 215.22 and 138.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.65, 215.22 and 138.32 is: 207.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.65 : 215.22 = 138.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.65/215.22 = 138.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.65x = 215.22 × 138.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.65x = 29,769.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,769.48/143.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.23

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