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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.61, 215.06 and 100.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.61, 215.06 and 100.17 is: 150.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.61 : 215.06 = 100.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.61/215.06 = 100.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.61x = 215.06 × 100.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.61x = 21,542.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,542.06/143.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.00

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