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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.25, 214.86 and 102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.25, 214.86 and 102.54 is: 153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.25 : 214.86 = 102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.25/214.86 = 102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.25x = 214.86 × 102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.25x = 22,031.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,031.74/143.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.80

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