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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.32, 214.56 and 121.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.32, 214.56 and 121.64 is: 182.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.32 : 214.56 = 121.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.32/214.56 = 121.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.32x = 214.56 × 121.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.32x = 26,099.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,099.08/143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.10

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