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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.38, 214.95 and 104.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.38, 214.95 and 104.98 is: 157.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.38 : 214.95 = 104.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.38/214.95 = 104.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.38x = 214.95 × 104.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.38x = 22,565.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,565.45/143.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.38

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