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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.31, 214.83 and 107.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.31, 214.83 and 107.13 is: 160.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.31 : 214.83 = 107.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.31/214.83 = 107.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.31x = 214.83 × 107.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.31x = 23,014.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,014.74/143.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.59

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