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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.49, 214.73 and 102.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.49, 214.73 and 102.99 is: 154.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.49 : 214.73 = 102.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.49/214.73 = 102.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.49x = 214.73 × 102.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.49x = 22,115.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,115.30/143.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.12

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