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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.92, 216 and 79.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.92, 216 and 79.84 is: 119.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.92 : 216 = 79.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.92/216 = 79.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.92x = 216 × 79.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.92x = 17,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,245.44/143.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.83

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