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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.44, 214.80 and 109.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.44, 214.80 and 109.15 is: 163.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.44 : 214.80 = 109.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.44/214.80 = 109.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.44x = 214.80 × 109.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.44x = 23,445.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,445.42/143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.45

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