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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.03, 214.39 and 103.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.03, 214.39 and 103.89 is: 155.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.03 : 214.39 = 103.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.03/214.39 = 103.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.03x = 214.39 × 103.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.03x = 22,271.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,271.91/143.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.72

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