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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.87, 219.27 and 143.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.87, 219.27 and 143.75 is: 216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.87 : 219.27 = 143.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.87/219.27 = 143.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.87x = 219.27 × 143.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.87x = 31,520.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,520.06/145.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.08

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