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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.43, 215.30 and 107.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.43, 215.30 and 107.59 is: 161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.43 : 215.30 = 107.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.43/215.30 = 107.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.43x = 215.30 × 107.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.43x = 23,164.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,164.26/143.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.50

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