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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.51, 215.17 and 75.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.51, 215.17 and 75.07 is: 112.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.51 : 215.17 = 75.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.51/215.17 = 75.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.51x = 215.17 × 75.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.51x = 16,152.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,152.81/143.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.56

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