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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.34, 214.98 and 143.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.34, 214.98 and 143.65 is: 213.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.34 : 214.98 = 143.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.34/214.98 = 143.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.34x = 214.98 × 143.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.34x = 30,881.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,881.88/144.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.95

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