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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.68, 215.36 and 109.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.68, 215.36 and 109.35 is: 163.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.68 : 215.36 = 109.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.68/215.36 = 109.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.68x = 215.36 × 109.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.68x = 23,550.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,550.70/143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.91

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