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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.76, 213.84 and 142.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.76, 213.84 and 142.20 is: 211.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.76 : 213.84 = 142.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.76/213.84 = 142.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.76x = 213.84 × 142.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.76x = 30,408.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,408.05/143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.52

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