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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.44, 214.94 and 113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.44, 214.94 and 113.06 is: 169.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.44 : 214.94 = 113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.44/214.94 = 113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.44x = 214.94 × 113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.44x = 24,301.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,301.12/143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.42

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