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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 215.46 and 105.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 215.46 and 105.45 is: 158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 215.46 = 105.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/215.46 = 105.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 215.46 × 105.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 22,720.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,720.26/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.31

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