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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.29, 214.48 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.29, 214.48 and 74.72 is: 111.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.29 : 214.48 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.29/214.48 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.29x = 214.48 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.29x = 16,025.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,025.95/143.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.84

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