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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.64, 215.35 and 119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.64, 215.35 and 119.20 is: 178.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.64 : 215.35 = 119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.64/215.35 = 119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.64x = 215.35 × 119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.64x = 25,669.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,669.33/143.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.70

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