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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.06, 214.18 and 108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.06, 214.18 and 108.96 is: 163.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.06 : 214.18 = 108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.06/214.18 = 108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.06x = 214.18 × 108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.06x = 23,337.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,337.05/143.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.13

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