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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.43, 215.24 and 75.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.43, 215.24 and 75.08 is: 112.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.43 : 215.24 = 75.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.43/215.24 = 75.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.43x = 215.24 × 75.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.43x = 16,160.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,160.22/143.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.67

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