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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.56, 214.93 and 109.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.56, 214.93 and 109.46 is: 163.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.56 : 214.93 = 109.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.56/214.93 = 109.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.56x = 214.93 × 109.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.56x = 23,526.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,526.24/143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.88

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