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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.94, 215.70 and 109.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.94, 215.70 and 109.59 is: 164.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.94 : 215.70 = 109.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.94/215.70 = 109.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.94x = 215.70 × 109.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.94x = 23,638.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,638.56/143.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.23

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