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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.04, 214.30 and 108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.04, 214.30 and 108.60 is: 162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.04 : 214.30 = 108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.04/214.30 = 108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.04x = 214.30 × 108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.04x = 23,272.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,272.98/143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.70

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