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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.80, 214.49 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.80, 214.49 and 133.72 is: 199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.80 : 214.49 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.80/214.49 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.80x = 214.49 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.80x = 28,681.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,681.60/143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.45

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