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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.02, 214.67 and 108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.02, 214.67 and 108.20 is: 162.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.02 : 214.67 = 108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.02/214.67 = 108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.02x = 214.67 × 108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.02x = 23,227.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,227.29/143.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.41

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