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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.42, 215.02 and 74.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.42, 215.02 and 74.96 is: 112.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.42 : 215.02 = 74.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.42/215.02 = 74.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.42x = 215.02 × 74.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.42x = 16,117.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,117.90/143.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.38

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