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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.30, 215.09 and 106.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.30, 215.09 and 106.61 is: 160.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.30 : 215.09 = 106.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.30/215.09 = 106.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.30x = 215.09 × 106.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.30x = 22,929.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,929.14/143.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.01

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