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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.34, 215.01 and 102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.34, 215.01 and 102.96 is: 154.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.34 : 215.01 = 102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.34/215.01 = 102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.34x = 215.01 × 102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.34x = 22,137.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,137.43/143.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.44

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