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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.24, 214.71 and 79.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.24, 214.71 and 79.07 is: 118.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.24 : 214.71 = 79.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.24/214.71 = 79.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.24x = 214.71 × 79.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.24x = 16,977.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,977.12/143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.52

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