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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.34, 215.06 and 78.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.34, 215.06 and 78.41 is: 117.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.34 : 215.06 = 78.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.34/215.06 = 78.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.34x = 215.06 × 78.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.34x = 16,862.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,862.85/143.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.64

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