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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.67, 214.39 and 127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.67, 214.39 and 127.68 is: 190.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.67 : 214.39 = 127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.67/214.39 = 127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.67x = 214.39 × 127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.67x = 27,373.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,373.32/143.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.53

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