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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.38, 215.16 and 104.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.38, 215.16 and 104.26 is: 156.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.38 : 215.16 = 104.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.38/215.16 = 104.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.38x = 215.16 × 104.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.38x = 22,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,432.46/143.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.46

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