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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.40, 214.62 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.40, 214.62 and 112.88 is: 168.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.40 : 214.62 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.40/214.62 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.40x = 214.62 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.40x = 24,226.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,226.31/143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.94

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