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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 216.13 and 120.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 216.13 and 120.84 is: 181.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 216.13 = 120.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/216.13 = 120.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 216.13 × 120.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 26,117.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,117.15/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.98

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