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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.53, 214.89 and 100.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.53, 214.89 and 100.11 is: 149.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.53 : 214.89 = 100.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.53/214.89 = 100.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.53x = 214.89 × 100.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.53x = 21,512.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,512.64/143.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.88

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