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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.34, 214.80 and 112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.34, 214.80 and 112.86 is: 169.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.34 : 214.80 = 112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.34/214.80 = 112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.34x = 214.80 × 112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.34x = 24,242.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,242.33/143.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.12

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