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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.24, 214.58 and 110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.24, 214.58 and 110.57 is: 165.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.24 : 214.58 = 110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.24/214.58 = 110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.24x = 214.58 × 110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.24x = 23,725.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,725.31/143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.64

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