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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.62, 215.31 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.62, 215.31 and 116.50 is: 174.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.62 : 215.31 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.62/215.31 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.62x = 215.31 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.62x = 25,083.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,083.62/143.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.65

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