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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.77, 214.29 and 134.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.77, 214.29 and 134.59 is: 200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.77 : 214.29 = 134.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.77/214.29 = 134.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.77x = 214.29 × 134.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.77x = 28,841.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,841.29/143.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.61

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