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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.36, 215.50 and 112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.36, 215.50 and 112.94 is: 169.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.36 : 215.50 = 112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.36/215.50 = 112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.36x = 215.50 × 112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.36x = 24,338.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,338.57/143.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.77

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