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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.72, 215.27 and 135.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.72, 215.27 and 135.73 is: 203.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.72 : 215.27 = 135.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.72/215.27 = 135.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.72x = 215.27 × 135.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.72x = 29,218.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,218.70/143.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.30

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