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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.31, 214.67 and 106.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.31, 214.67 and 106.85 is: 160.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.31 : 214.67 = 106.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.31/214.67 = 106.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.31x = 214.67 × 106.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.31x = 22,935.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,935.88/143.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.04

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