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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.51, 215.26 and 120.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.51, 215.26 and 120.74 is: 181.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.51 : 215.26 = 120.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.51/215.26 = 120.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.51x = 215.26 × 120.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.51x = 25,989.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,989.11/143.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.10

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