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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.08, 214.94 and 102.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.08, 214.94 and 102.05 is: 153.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.08 : 214.94 = 102.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.08/214.94 = 102.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.08x = 214.94 × 102.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.08x = 21,933.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,933.04/143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.29

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