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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.95, 215.64 and 116.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.95, 215.64 and 116.83 is: 175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.95 : 215.64 = 116.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.95/215.64 = 116.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.95x = 215.64 × 116.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.95x = 25,193.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,193.22/143.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.01

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