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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.82, 214.74 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.82, 214.74 and 130.14 is: 194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.82 : 214.74 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.82/214.74 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.82x = 214.74 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.82x = 27,946.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,946.26/143.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.31

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