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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.94, 215.60 and 139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.94, 215.60 and 139.35 is: 208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.94 : 215.60 = 139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.94/215.60 = 139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.94x = 215.60 × 139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.94x = 30,043.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,043.16/143.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.72

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