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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.02, 214.53 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.02, 214.53 and 102.52 is: 153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.02 : 214.53 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.02/214.53 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.02x = 214.53 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.02x = 21,993.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,993.62/143.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.78

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