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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.76, 215.98 and 118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.76, 215.98 and 118.25 is: 177.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.76 : 215.98 = 118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.76/215.98 = 118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.76x = 215.98 × 118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.76x = 25,539.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,539.64/143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.65

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