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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.07, 214.44 and 74.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.07, 214.44 and 74.54 is: 111.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.07 : 214.44 = 74.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.07/214.44 = 74.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.07x = 214.44 × 74.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.07x = 15,983.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,983.29/143.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.72

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