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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.85, 215.97 and 118.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.85, 215.97 and 118.54 is: 177.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.85 : 215.97 = 118.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.85/215.97 = 118.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.85x = 215.97 × 118.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.85x = 25,601.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,601.08/143.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.97

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