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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.52, 215.71 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.52, 215.71 and 143.32 is: 213.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.52 : 215.71 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.52/215.71 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.52x = 215.71 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.52x = 30,915.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,915.56/144.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.92

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