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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.32, 214.83 and 74.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.32, 214.83 and 74.77 is: 112.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.32 : 214.83 = 74.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.32/214.83 = 74.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.32x = 214.83 × 74.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.32x = 16,062.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,062.84/143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.08

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