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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 214.98 and 107.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 214.98 and 107.01 is: 160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 214.98 = 107.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/214.98 = 107.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 214.98 × 107.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 23,005.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,005.01/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.29

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