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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.53, 215.09 and 75.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.53, 215.09 and 75.03 is: 112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.53 : 215.09 = 75.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.53/215.09 = 75.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.53x = 215.09 × 75.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.53x = 16,137.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,137.30/143.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.43

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