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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.44, 214.86 and 121.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.44, 214.86 and 121.87 is: 182.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.44 : 214.86 = 121.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.44/214.86 = 121.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.44x = 214.86 × 121.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.44x = 26,184.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,184.99/143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.55

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