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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.33, 214.67 and 117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.33, 214.67 and 117.59 is: 176.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.33 : 214.67 = 117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.33/214.67 = 117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.33x = 214.67 × 117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.33x = 25,242.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,242.27/143.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.12

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