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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.07, 215.09 and 113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.07, 215.09 and 113 is: 169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.07 : 215.09 = 113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.07/215.09 = 113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.07x = 215.09 × 113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.07x = 24,305.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,305.17/143.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.88

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