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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.13, 214.35 and 102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.13, 214.35 and 102.63 is: 153.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.13 : 214.35 = 102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.13/214.35 = 102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.13x = 214.35 × 102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.13x = 21,998.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,998.74/143.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.70

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