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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.87, 216.17 and 126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.87, 216.17 and 126.59 is: 190.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.87 : 216.17 = 126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.87/216.17 = 126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.87x = 216.17 × 126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.87x = 27,364.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,364.33/143.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.20

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