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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.81, 216.03 and 102.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.81, 216.03 and 102.21 is: 153.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.81 : 216.03 = 102.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.81/216.03 = 102.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.81x = 216.03 × 102.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.81x = 22,080.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,080.43/143.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.54

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