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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.29, 215.05 and 74.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.29, 215.05 and 74.85 is: 112.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.29 : 215.05 = 74.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.29/215.05 = 74.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.29x = 215.05 × 74.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.29x = 16,096.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,096.49/143.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.34

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