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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.74, 215.40 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.74, 215.40 and 116.20 is: 174.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.74 : 215.40 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.74/215.40 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.74x = 215.40 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.74x = 25,028.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,028.40/143.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.13

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