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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.26, 215.03 and 102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.26, 215.03 and 102.94 is: 154.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.26 : 215.03 = 102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.26/215.03 = 102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.26x = 215.03 × 102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.26x = 22,134.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,134.91/143.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.51

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