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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.18, 214.84 and 78.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.18, 214.84 and 78.18 is: 117.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.18 : 214.84 = 78.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.18/214.84 = 78.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.18x = 214.84 × 78.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.18x = 16,794.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,794.73/143.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.30

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