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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.10, 214.68 and 115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.10, 214.68 and 115.92 is: 173.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.10 : 214.68 = 115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.10/214.68 = 115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.10x = 214.68 × 115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.10x = 24,885.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,885.71/143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.90

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