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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.48, 215.51 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.48, 215.51 and 118.16 is: 177.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.48 : 215.51 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.48/215.51 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.48x = 215.51 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.48x = 25,462.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,462.99/143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.47

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