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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.26, 214.99 and 104.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.26, 214.99 and 104.78 is: 157.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.26 : 214.99 = 104.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.26/214.99 = 104.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.26x = 214.99 × 104.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.26x = 22,526.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,526.93/143.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.25

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