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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 215.42 and 75.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 215.42 and 75.10 is: 112.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 215.42 = 75.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/215.42 = 75.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 215.42 × 75.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 16,178.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,178.04/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.72

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