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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.84, 216.32 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.84, 216.32 and 108 is: 162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.84 : 216.32 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.84/216.32 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.84x = 216.32 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.84x = 23,362.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,362.56/143.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.42

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