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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.50, 215.16 and 102.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.50, 215.16 and 102.82 is: 154.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.50 : 215.16 = 102.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.50/215.16 = 102.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.50x = 215.16 × 102.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.50x = 22,122.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,122.75/143.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.17

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