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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.91, 212.85 and 143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.91, 212.85 and 143.91 is: 212.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.91 : 212.85 = 143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.91/212.85 = 143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.91x = 212.85 × 143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.91x = 30,631.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,631.24/143.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.85

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