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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.29, 214.77 and 74.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.29, 214.77 and 74.69 is: 111.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.29 : 214.77 = 74.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.29/214.77 = 74.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.29x = 214.77 × 74.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.29x = 16,042.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,042.05/143.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.95

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