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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.07, 214.53 and 115.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.07, 214.53 and 115.93 is: 173.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.07 : 214.53 = 115.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.07/214.53 = 115.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.07x = 214.53 × 115.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.07x = 24,870.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,870.46/143.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.83

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