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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.09, 214.50 and 74.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.09, 214.50 and 74.66 is: 111.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.09 : 214.50 = 74.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.09/214.50 = 74.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.09x = 214.50 × 74.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.09x = 16,013.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,013.36/143.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.91

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