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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.21, 215.84 and 120.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.21, 215.84 and 120.94 is: 182.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.21 : 215.84 = 120.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.21/215.84 = 120.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.21x = 215.84 × 120.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.21x = 26,103.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,103.69/143.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.28

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