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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.91, 216.09 and 103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.91, 216.09 and 103.32 is: 155.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.91 : 216.09 = 103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.91/216.09 = 103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.91x = 216.09 × 103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.91x = 22,326.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,326.42/143.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.14

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