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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.68, 214.34 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.68, 214.34 and 139.76 is: 208.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.68 : 214.34 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.68/214.34 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.68x = 214.34 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.68x = 29,956.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,956.16/143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.49

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