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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.98, 215.76 and 139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.98, 215.76 and 139.58 is: 209.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.98 : 215.76 = 139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.98/215.76 = 139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.98x = 215.76 × 139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.98x = 30,115.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,115.78/143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.17

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