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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.81, 215.84 and 109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.81, 215.84 and 109.50 is: 164.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.81 : 215.84 = 109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.81/215.84 = 109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.81x = 215.84 × 109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.81x = 23,632.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,632.85/143.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.33

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