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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.35, 214.90 and 74.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.35, 214.90 and 74.81 is: 112.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.35 : 214.90 = 74.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.35/214.90 = 74.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.35x = 214.90 × 74.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.35x = 16,076.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,076.23/143.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.14

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