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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.05, 214.70 and 109.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.05, 214.70 and 109.23 is: 163.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.05 : 214.70 = 109.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.05/214.70 = 109.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.05x = 214.70 × 109.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.05x = 23,452.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,452.15/143.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.94

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