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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.30, 214.86 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.30, 214.86 and 74.90 is: 112.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.30 : 214.86 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.30/214.86 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.30x = 214.86 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.30x = 16,093.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,093.01/143.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.30

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