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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.48, 214.68 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.48, 214.68 and 107.12 is: 160.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.48 : 214.68 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.48/214.68 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.48x = 214.68 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.48x = 22,996.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,996.52/143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.28

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