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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.47, 214.85 and 75.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.47, 214.85 and 75.05 is: 112.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.47 : 214.85 = 75.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.47/214.85 = 75.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.47x = 214.85 × 75.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.47x = 16,125.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,125.02/143.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.39

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