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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.16, 215.04 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.16, 215.04 and 102.66 is: 154.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.16 : 215.04 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.16/215.04 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.16x = 215.04 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.16x = 22,076.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,076.01/143.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.21

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