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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.51, 215.46 and 109.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.51, 215.46 and 109.69 is: 164.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.51 : 215.46 = 109.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.51/215.46 = 109.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.51x = 215.46 × 109.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.51x = 23,633.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,633.27/143.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.69

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