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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.30, 214.66 and 104.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.30, 214.66 and 104.59 is: 156.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.30 : 214.66 = 104.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.30/214.66 = 104.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.30x = 214.66 × 104.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.30x = 22,449.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,449.69/143.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.67

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