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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.21, 214.43 and 117.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.21, 214.43 and 117.03 is: 175.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.21 : 214.43 = 117.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.21/214.43 = 117.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.21x = 214.43 × 117.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.21x = 25,094.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,094.74/143.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.23

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