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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 214.90 and 119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 214.90 and 119.40 is: 178.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 214.90 = 119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/214.90 = 119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 214.90 × 119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 25,659.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,659.06/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.78

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