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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.88, 216.17 and 139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.88, 216.17 and 139.62 is: 209.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.88 : 216.17 = 139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.88/216.17 = 139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.88x = 216.17 × 139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.88x = 30,182.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,182.29/143.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.78

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