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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.15, 214.73 and 102.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.15, 214.73 and 102.65 is: 153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.15 : 214.73 = 102.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.15/214.73 = 102.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.15x = 214.73 × 102.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.15x = 22,040.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,040.45/143.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.97

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