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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.43, 215.39 and 120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.43, 215.39 and 120.90 is: 181.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.43 : 215.39 = 120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.43/215.39 = 120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.43x = 215.39 × 120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.43x = 26,040.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,040.65/143.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.56

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