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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.90, 215.42 and 109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.90, 215.42 and 109.80 is: 164.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.90 : 215.42 = 109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.90/215.42 = 109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.90x = 215.42 × 109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.90x = 23,653.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,653.12/143.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.37

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