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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.66, 215.02 and 121.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.66, 215.02 and 121.66 is: 182.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.66 : 215.02 = 121.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.66/215.02 = 121.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.66x = 215.02 × 121.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.66x = 26,159.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,159.33/143.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.09

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