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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.08, 214.36 and 78.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.08, 214.36 and 78.84 is: 118.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.08 : 214.36 = 78.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.08/214.36 = 78.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.08x = 214.36 × 78.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.08x = 16,900.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,900.14/143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.12

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