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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.12, 214.52 and 74.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.12, 214.52 and 74.68 is: 111.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.12 : 214.52 = 74.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.12/214.52 = 74.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.12x = 214.52 × 74.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.12x = 16,019.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,019.44/143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.93

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