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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.32, 214.77 and 102.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.32, 214.77 and 102.76 is: 153.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.32 : 214.77 = 102.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.32/214.77 = 102.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.32x = 214.77 × 102.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.32x = 22,069.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,069.77/143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.99

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