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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.32, 214.96 and 116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.32, 214.96 and 116.32 is: 174.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.32 : 214.96 = 116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.32/214.96 = 116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.32x = 214.96 × 116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.32x = 25,004.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,004.15/143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.46

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