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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 215.36 and 100.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 215.36 and 100.16 is: 150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 215.36 = 100.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/215.36 = 100.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 215.36 × 100.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 21,570.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,570.46/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.30

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