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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.79, 215.93 and 136.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.79, 215.93 and 136.61 is: 205.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.79 : 215.93 = 136.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.79/215.93 = 136.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.79x = 215.93 × 136.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.79x = 29,496.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,496.43/143.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.14

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