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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.28, 214.40 and 104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.28, 214.40 and 104.72 is: 156.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.28 : 214.40 = 104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.28/214.40 = 104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.28x = 214.40 × 104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.28x = 22,451.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,451.97/143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.70

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