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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.58, 215.46 and 79.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.58, 215.46 and 79.50 is: 119.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.58 : 215.46 = 79.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.58/215.46 = 79.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.58x = 215.46 × 79.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.58x = 17,129.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,129.07/143.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.30

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