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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.92, 215.93 and 135.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.92, 215.93 and 135.33 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.92 : 215.93 = 135.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.92/215.93 = 135.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.92x = 215.93 × 135.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.92x = 29,221.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,221.81/143.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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