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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.90, 215.91 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.90, 215.91 and 138.44 is: 207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.90 : 215.91 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.90/215.91 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.90x = 215.91 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.90x = 29,890.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,890.58/143.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.72

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