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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.82, 216.51 and 131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.82, 216.51 and 131.07 is: 197.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.82 : 216.51 = 131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.82/216.51 = 131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.82x = 216.51 × 131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.82x = 28,377.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,377.21/143.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.31

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