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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.16, 214.66 and 120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.16, 214.66 and 120.34 is: 180.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.16 : 214.66 = 120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.16/214.66 = 120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.16x = 214.66 × 120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.16x = 25,832.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,832.18/143.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.44

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