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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.01, 214.94 and 118.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.01, 214.94 and 118.79 is: 178.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.01 : 214.94 = 118.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.01/214.94 = 118.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.01x = 214.94 × 118.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.01x = 25,532.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,532.08/143.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.53

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