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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 214.71 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 214.71 and 120.88 is: 180.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 214.71 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/214.71 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 214.71 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 25,954.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,954.14/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.84

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