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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.01, 214.38 and 78.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.01, 214.38 and 78.75 is: 118.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.01 : 214.38 = 78.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.01/214.38 = 78.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.01x = 214.38 × 78.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.01x = 16,882.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,882.43/143.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.05

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