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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.04, 214.77 and 112.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.04, 214.77 and 112.98 is: 169.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.04 : 214.77 = 112.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.04/214.77 = 112.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.04x = 214.77 × 112.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.04x = 24,264.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,264.71/143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.64

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