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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.54, 215.44 and 75.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.54, 215.44 and 75.09 is: 112.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.54 : 215.44 = 75.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.54/215.44 = 75.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.54x = 215.44 × 75.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.54x = 16,177.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,177.20/143.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.70

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