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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.18, 214.56 and 74.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.18, 214.56 and 74.60 is: 111.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.18 : 214.56 = 74.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.18/214.56 = 74.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.18x = 214.56 × 74.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.18x = 16,005.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,005.10/143.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.79

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