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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 214.60 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 214.60 and 102.52 is: 153.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 214.60 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/214.60 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 214.60 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 21,999.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,999.79/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.29

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