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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.53, 215.38 and 109.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.53, 215.38 and 109.51 is: 164.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.53 : 215.38 = 109.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.53/215.38 = 109.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.53x = 215.38 × 109.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.53x = 23,586.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,586.99/143.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.33

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