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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 215.20 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 215.20 and 74.08 is: 111.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 215.20 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/215.20 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 215.20 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 15,942.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,942.02/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.08

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