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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.93, 215.82 and 78.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.93, 215.82 and 78.91 is: 118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.93 : 215.82 = 78.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.93/215.82 = 78.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.93x = 215.82 × 78.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.93x = 17,030.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,030.36/143.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.32

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