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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.04, 214.65 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.04, 214.65 and 107.22 is: 160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.04 : 214.65 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.04/214.65 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.04x = 214.65 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.04x = 23,014.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,014.77/143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.90

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