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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.29, 214.73 and 102.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.29, 214.73 and 102.25 is: 153.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.29 : 214.73 = 102.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.29/214.73 = 102.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.29x = 214.73 × 102.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.29x = 21,956.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,956.14/143.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.23

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