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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.80, 215.66 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.80, 215.66 and 128.54 is: 192.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.80 : 215.66 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.80/215.66 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.80x = 215.66 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.80x = 27,720.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,720.94/143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.77

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