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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.19, 214.47 and 107.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.19, 214.47 and 107.01 is: 160.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.19 : 214.47 = 107.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.19/214.47 = 107.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.19x = 214.47 × 107.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.19x = 22,950.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,950.43/143.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.28

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