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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.90, 216.08 and 137.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.90, 216.08 and 137.66 is: 206.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.90 : 216.08 = 137.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.90/216.08 = 137.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.90x = 216.08 × 137.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.90x = 29,744.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,744.84/143.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.71

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