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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.60, 214.92 and 121.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.60, 214.92 and 121.96 is: 182.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.60 : 214.92 = 121.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.60/214.92 = 121.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.60x = 214.92 × 121.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.60x = 26,211.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,211.91/143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.54

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