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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.58, 215.03 and 100.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.58, 215.03 and 100.29 is: 150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.58 : 215.03 = 100.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.58/215.03 = 100.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.58x = 215.03 × 100.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.58x = 21,565.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,565.61/143.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.20

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