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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.54, 215.27 and 75.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.54, 215.27 and 75.03 is: 112.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.54 : 215.27 = 75.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.54/215.27 = 75.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.54x = 215.27 × 75.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.54x = 16,151.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,151.71/143.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.52

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