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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.46, 214.62 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.46, 214.62 and 107.28 is: 160.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.46 : 214.62 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.46/214.62 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.46x = 214.62 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.46x = 23,024.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,024.43/143.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.49

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