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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.13, 214.30 and 112.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.13, 214.30 and 112.75 is: 168.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.13 : 214.30 = 112.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.13/214.30 = 112.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.13x = 214.30 × 112.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.13x = 24,162.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,162.33/143.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.81

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