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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.04, 214.20 and 120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.04, 214.20 and 120.16 is: 179.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.04 : 214.20 = 120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.04/214.20 = 120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.04x = 214.20 × 120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.04x = 25,738.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,738.27/143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.94

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