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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.07, 214.40 and 102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.07, 214.40 and 102.50 is: 153.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.07 : 214.40 = 102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.07/214.40 = 102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.07x = 214.40 × 102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.07x = 21,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,976/143.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.60

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