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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.67, 214.95 and 132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.67, 214.95 and 132.21 is: 197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.67 : 214.95 = 132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.67/214.95 = 132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.67x = 214.95 × 132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.67x = 28,418.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,418.54/143.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.80

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