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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.37, 214.83 and 74.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.37, 214.83 and 74.88 is: 112.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.37 : 214.83 = 74.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.37/214.83 = 74.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.37x = 214.83 × 74.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.37x = 16,086.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,086.47/143.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.20

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