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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.94, 216 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.94, 216 and 103.44 is: 155.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.94 : 216 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.94/216 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.94x = 216 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.94x = 22,343.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,343.04/143.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.22

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