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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.34, 214.94 and 74.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.34, 214.94 and 74.84 is: 112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.34 : 214.94 = 74.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.34/214.94 = 74.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.34x = 214.94 × 74.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.34x = 16,086.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,086.27/143.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.22

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