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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.04, 214.08 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.04, 214.08 and 110.48 is: 165.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.04 : 214.08 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.04/214.08 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.04x = 214.08 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.04x = 23,651.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,651.56/143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.35

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