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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.44, 215.13 and 78.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.44, 215.13 and 78.46 is: 117.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.44 : 215.13 = 78.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.44/215.13 = 78.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.44x = 215.13 × 78.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.44x = 16,879.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,879.10/143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.67

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