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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.97, 216.08 and 120.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.97, 216.08 and 120.97 is: 181.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.97 : 216.08 = 120.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.97/216.08 = 120.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.97x = 216.08 × 120.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.97x = 26,139.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,139.32/143.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.57

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