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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.16, 214.12 and 116.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.16, 214.12 and 116.02 is: 173.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.16 : 214.12 = 116.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.16/214.12 = 116.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.16x = 214.12 × 116.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.16x = 24,842.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,842.20/143.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.53

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