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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.68, 214.46 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.68, 214.46 and 134.18 is: 200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.68 : 214.46 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.68/214.46 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.68x = 214.46 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.68x = 28,776.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,776.24/143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.28

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