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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.26, 214.58 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.26, 214.58 and 109.08 is: 163.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.26 : 214.58 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.26/214.58 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.26x = 214.58 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.26x = 23,406.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,406.39/143.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.38

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