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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.53, 215.43 and 75.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.53, 215.43 and 75.10 is: 112.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.53 : 215.43 = 75.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.53/215.43 = 75.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.53x = 215.43 × 75.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.53x = 16,178.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,178.79/143.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.72

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