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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.90, 215.46 and 105.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.90, 215.46 and 105.18 is: 157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.90 : 215.46 = 105.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.90/215.46 = 105.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.90x = 215.46 × 105.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.90x = 22,662.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,662.08/143.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.48

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