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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.36, 215.36 and 111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.36, 215.36 and 111.36 is: 167.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.36 : 215.36 = 111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.36/215.36 = 111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.36x = 215.36 × 111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.36x = 23,982.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,982.49/143.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.29

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