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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.95, 216.18 and 119.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.95, 216.18 and 119.89 is: 180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.95 : 216.18 = 119.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.95/216.18 = 119.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.95x = 216.18 × 119.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.95x = 25,917.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,917.82/143.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.05

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