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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.81, 215.71 and 80.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.81, 215.71 and 80.09 is: 120.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.81 : 215.71 = 80.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.81/215.71 = 80.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.81x = 215.71 × 80.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.81x = 17,274.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,274.73/143.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.13

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