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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.92, 215.93 and 100.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.92, 215.93 and 100.67 is: 151.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.92 : 215.93 = 100.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.92/215.93 = 100.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.92x = 215.93 × 100.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.92x = 21,737.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,737.67/143.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.05

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