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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.56, 215.16 and 119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.56, 215.16 and 119.80 is: 179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.56 : 215.16 = 119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.56/215.16 = 119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.56x = 215.16 × 119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.56x = 25,776.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,776.17/143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.55

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