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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.40, 214.95 and 107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.40, 214.95 and 107.25 is: 160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.40 : 214.95 = 107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.40/214.95 = 107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.40x = 214.95 × 107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.40x = 23,053.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,053.39/143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.76

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