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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.09, 214.35 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.09, 214.35 and 112.50 is: 168.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.09 : 214.35 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.09/214.35 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.09x = 214.35 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.09x = 24,114.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,114.38/143.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.53

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