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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.14, 214.50 and 112.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.14, 214.50 and 112.57 is: 168.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.14 : 214.50 = 112.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.14/214.50 = 112.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.14x = 214.50 × 112.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.14x = 24,146.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,146.27/143.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.69

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