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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.08, 214.74 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.08, 214.74 and 112.96 is: 169.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.08 : 214.74 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.08/214.74 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.08x = 214.74 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.08x = 24,257.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,257.03/143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.53

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