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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.54, 217.05 and 143.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.54, 217.05 and 143.42 is: 215.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.54 : 217.05 = 143.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.54/217.05 = 143.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.54x = 217.05 × 143.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.54x = 31,129.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,129.31/144.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.37

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