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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.83, 215.39 and 107.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.83, 215.39 and 107.18 is: 160.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.83 : 215.39 = 107.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.83/215.39 = 107.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.83x = 215.39 × 107.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.83x = 23,085.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,085.50/143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.51

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