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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.50, 214.94 and 109.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.50, 214.94 and 109.27 is: 163.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.50 : 214.94 = 109.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.50/214.94 = 109.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.50x = 214.94 × 109.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.50x = 23,485.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,485.95/143.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.67

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