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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.10, 214.44 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.10, 214.44 and 104.40 is: 156.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.10 : 214.44 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.10/214.44 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.10x = 214.44 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.10x = 22,387.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,387.54/143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.45

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