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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.93, 215.92 and 102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.93, 215.92 and 102.84 is: 154.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.93 : 215.92 = 102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.93/215.92 = 102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.93x = 215.92 × 102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.93x = 22,205.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,205.21/143.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.28

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