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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.70, 215.64 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.70, 215.64 and 138.12 is: 207.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.70 : 215.64 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.70/215.64 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.70x = 215.64 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.70x = 29,784.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,784.20/143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.27

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