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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.11, 214.59 and 112.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.11, 214.59 and 112.59 is: 168.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.11 : 214.59 = 112.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.11/214.59 = 112.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.11x = 214.59 × 112.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.11x = 24,159.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,159.62/143.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.82

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