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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.01, 213.98 and 118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.01, 213.98 and 118.40 is: 177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.01 : 213.98 = 118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.01/213.98 = 118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.01x = 213.98 × 118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.01x = 25,336.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,336.06/143.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.16

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