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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.23, 214.39 and 112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.23, 214.39 and 112.86 is: 168.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.23 : 214.39 = 112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.23/214.39 = 112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.23x = 214.39 × 112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.23x = 24,194.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,194.97/143.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.92

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