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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.19, 214.36 and 118.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.19, 214.36 and 118.57 is: 177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.19 : 214.36 = 118.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.19/214.36 = 118.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.19x = 214.36 × 118.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.19x = 25,416.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,416.67/143.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.50

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