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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.15, 215.01 and 110.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.15, 215.01 and 110.71 is: 166.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.15 : 215.01 = 110.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.15/215.01 = 110.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.15x = 215.01 × 110.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.15x = 23,803.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,803.76/143.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.29

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