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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.19, 214.79 and 116.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.19, 214.79 and 116.17 is: 174.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.19 : 214.79 = 116.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.19/214.79 = 116.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.19x = 214.79 × 116.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.19x = 24,951.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,951.04/143.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.25

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