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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.28, 214.50 and 114.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.28, 214.50 and 114.43 is: 171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.28 : 214.50 = 114.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.28/214.50 = 114.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.28x = 214.50 × 114.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.28x = 24,545.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,545.24/143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.31

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