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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.76, 215.52 and 105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.76, 215.52 and 105.20 is: 157.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.76 : 215.52 = 105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.76/215.52 = 105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.76x = 215.52 × 105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.76x = 22,672.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,672.70/143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.71

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