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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.16, 213.56 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.16, 213.56 and 120.48 is: 179.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.16 : 213.56 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.16/213.56 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.16x = 213.56 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.16x = 25,729.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,729.71/143.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.73

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