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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.04, 214.48 and 67.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.04, 214.48 and 67.04 is: 100.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.04 : 214.48 = 67.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.04/214.48 = 67.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.04x = 214.48 × 67.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.04x = 14,378.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,378.74/143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.52

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