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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.28, 214.68 and 108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.28, 214.68 and 108.96 is: 163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.28 : 214.68 = 108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.28/214.68 = 108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.28x = 214.68 × 108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.28x = 23,391.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,391.53/143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.26

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