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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.85, 215.83 and 138.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.85, 215.83 and 138.99 is: 208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.85 : 215.83 = 138.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.85/215.83 = 138.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.85x = 215.83 × 138.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.85x = 29,997.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,997.86/143.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.54

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