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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.44, 214.97 and 102.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.44, 214.97 and 102.77 is: 154.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.44 : 214.97 = 102.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.44/214.97 = 102.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.44x = 214.97 × 102.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.44x = 22,092.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,092.09/143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.02

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