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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.17, 215.06 and 102.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.17, 215.06 and 102.47 is: 153.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.17 : 215.06 = 102.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.17/215.06 = 102.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.17x = 215.06 × 102.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.17x = 22,035.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,035.61/143.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.91

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