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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.91, 215.71 and 105.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.91, 215.71 and 105.57 is: 158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.91 : 215.71 = 105.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.91/215.71 = 105.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.91x = 215.71 × 105.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.91x = 22,772.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,772.24/143.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.24

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