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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.21, 214.95 and 113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.21, 214.95 and 113.78 is: 170.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.21 : 214.95 = 113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.21/214.95 = 113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.21x = 214.95 × 113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.21x = 24,457.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,457.01/143.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.78

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