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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.55, 215.32 and 78.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.55, 215.32 and 78.54 is: 117.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.55 : 215.32 = 78.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.55/215.32 = 78.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.55x = 215.32 × 78.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.55x = 16,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,911.04/143.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.81

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