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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.10, 214.56 and 118.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.10, 214.56 and 118.98 is: 178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.10 : 214.56 = 118.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.10/214.56 = 118.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.10x = 214.56 × 118.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.10x = 25,528.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,528.35/143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.40

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