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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.28, 215.02 and 110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.28, 215.02 and 110.86 is: 166.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.28 : 215.02 = 110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.28/215.02 = 110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.28x = 215.02 × 110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.28x = 23,836.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,836.30/143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.37

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