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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.46, 215.23 and 78.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.46, 215.23 and 78.44 is: 117.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.46 : 215.23 = 78.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.46/215.23 = 78.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.46x = 215.23 × 78.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.46x = 16,882.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,882.98/143.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.68

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