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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.55, 215.17 and 74.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.55, 215.17 and 74.17 is: 111.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.55 : 215.17 = 74.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.55/215.17 = 74.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.55x = 215.17 × 74.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.55x = 15,959.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,959.16/143.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.17

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