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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.12, 214.43 and 102.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.12, 214.43 and 102.34 is: 153.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.12 : 214.43 = 102.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.12/214.43 = 102.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.12x = 214.43 × 102.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.12x = 21,943.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,943.18/143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.32

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