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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.13, 214.52 and 74.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.13, 214.52 and 74.71 is: 111.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.13 : 214.52 = 74.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.13/214.52 = 74.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.13x = 214.52 × 74.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.13x = 16,025.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,025.48/143.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.96

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