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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.37, 214.79 and 120.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.37, 214.79 and 120.69 is: 180.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.37 : 214.79 = 120.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.37/214.79 = 120.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.37x = 214.79 × 120.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.37x = 25,922.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,922.40/143.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.81

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