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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.38, 214.80 and 74.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.38, 214.80 and 74.82 is: 112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.38 : 214.80 = 74.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.38/214.80 = 74.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.38x = 214.80 × 74.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.38x = 16,071.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,071.34/143.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.09

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