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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.40, 214.79 and 109.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.40, 214.79 and 109.18 is: 163.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.40 : 214.79 = 109.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.40/214.79 = 109.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.40x = 214.79 × 109.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.40x = 23,450.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,450.77/143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.53

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