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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.04, 214.58 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.04, 214.58 and 107.20 is: 160.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.04 : 214.58 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.04/214.58 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.04x = 214.58 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.04x = 23,002.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,002.98/143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.81

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