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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.64, 214.98 and 119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.64, 214.98 and 119.40 is: 178.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.64 : 214.98 = 119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.64/214.98 = 119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.64x = 214.98 × 119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.64x = 25,668.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,668.61/143.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.70

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