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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.82, 215.73 and 130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.82, 215.73 and 130.05 is: 195.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.82 : 215.73 = 130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.82/215.73 = 130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.82x = 215.73 × 130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.82x = 28,055.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,055.69/143.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.08

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