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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.96, 214.50 and 136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.96, 214.50 and 136.99 is: 204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.96 : 214.50 = 136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.96/214.50 = 136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.96x = 214.50 × 136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.96x = 29,383.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,383.93/143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.12

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