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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.98, 215.36 and 114.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.98, 215.36 and 114.87 is: 171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.98 : 215.36 = 114.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.98/215.36 = 114.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.98x = 215.36 × 114.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.98x = 24,737.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,737.86/143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.82

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