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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.42, 214.80 and 102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.42, 214.80 and 102.86 is: 154.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.42 : 214.80 = 102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.42/214.80 = 102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.42x = 214.80 × 102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.42x = 22,094.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,094.33/143.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.05

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