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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.60, 215.50 and 107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.60, 215.50 and 107.60 is: 161.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.60 : 215.50 = 107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.60/215.50 = 107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.60x = 215.50 × 107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.60x = 23,187.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,187.80/143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.47

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