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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.14, 214.43 and 110.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.14, 214.43 and 110.92 is: 166.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.14 : 214.43 = 110.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.14/214.43 = 110.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.14x = 214.43 × 110.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.14x = 23,783.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,783.50/143.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.16

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