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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.36, 214.90 and 109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.36, 214.90 and 109.02 is: 163.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.36 : 214.90 = 109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.36/214.90 = 109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.36x = 214.90 × 109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.36x = 23,428.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,428.40/143.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.42

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