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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.27, 214.82 and 74.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.27, 214.82 and 74.62 is: 111.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.27 : 214.82 = 74.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.27/214.82 = 74.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.27x = 214.82 × 74.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.27x = 16,029.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,029.52/143.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.89

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