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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.91, 215.44 and 107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.91, 215.44 and 107.51 is: 160.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.91 : 215.44 = 107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.91/215.44 = 107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.91x = 215.44 × 107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.91x = 23,160.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,160.61/143.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.94

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