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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.92, 215.24 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.92, 215.24 and 133.53 is: 199.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.92 : 215.24 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.92/215.24 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.92x = 215.24 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.92x = 28,741.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,741.33/143.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.71

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