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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.05, 214.38 and 78.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.05, 214.38 and 78.08 is: 117.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.05 : 214.38 = 78.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.05/214.38 = 78.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.05x = 214.38 × 78.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.05x = 16,737.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,737.72/143.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.01

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