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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.84, 216.30 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.84, 216.30 and 135.68 is: 204.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.84 : 216.30 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.84/216.30 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.84x = 216.30 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.84x = 29,347.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,347.58/143.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.03

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