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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.33, 214.45 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.33, 214.45 and 119.94 is: 179.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.33 : 214.45 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.33/214.45 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.33x = 214.45 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.33x = 25,721.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,721.54/143.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.45

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