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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.25, 214.66 and 102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.25, 214.66 and 102.61 is: 153.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.25 : 214.66 = 102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.25/214.66 = 102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.25x = 214.66 × 102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.25x = 22,026.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,026.26/143.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.76

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