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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.23, 214.69 and 74.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.23, 214.69 and 74.74 is: 112.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.23 : 214.69 = 74.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.23/214.69 = 74.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.23x = 214.69 × 74.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.23x = 16,045.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,045.93/143.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.03

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