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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.53, 215.08 and 107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.53, 215.08 and 107.44 is: 161.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.53 : 215.08 = 107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.53/215.08 = 107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.53x = 215.08 × 107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.53x = 23,108.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,108.20/143.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.00

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