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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.54, 215.40 and 143.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.54, 215.40 and 143.73 is: 214.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.54 : 215.40 = 143.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.54/215.40 = 143.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.54x = 215.40 × 143.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.54x = 30,959.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,959.44/144.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.19

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