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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.26, 215.03 and 74.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.26, 215.03 and 74.84 is: 112.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.26 : 215.03 = 74.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.26/215.03 = 74.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.26x = 215.03 × 74.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.26x = 16,091.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,091.40/143.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.32

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