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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.09, 214.16 and 102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.09, 214.16 and 102.39 is: 153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.09 : 214.16 = 102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.09/214.16 = 102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.09x = 214.16 × 102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.09x = 21,927.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,927.84/143.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.25

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