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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.50, 215.31 and 102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.50, 215.31 and 102.86 is: 154.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.50 : 215.31 = 102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.50/215.31 = 102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.50x = 215.31 × 102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.50x = 22,146.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,146.79/143.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.33

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