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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.48, 214.67 and 79.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.48, 214.67 and 79.40 is: 118.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.48 : 214.67 = 79.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.48/214.67 = 79.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.48x = 214.67 × 79.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.48x = 17,043.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,043.33/143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.79

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