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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.44, 215.14 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.44, 215.14 and 106.92 is: 160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.44 : 215.14 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.44/215.14 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.44x = 215.14 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.44x = 23,002.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,002.77/143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.37

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