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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.18, 214.65 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.18, 214.65 and 143.64 is: 213.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.18 : 214.65 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.18/214.65 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.18x = 214.65 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.18x = 30,832.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,832.33/144.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.85

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