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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.56, 214.38 and 112.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.56, 214.38 and 112.78 is: 168.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.56 : 214.38 = 112.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.56/214.38 = 112.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.56x = 214.38 × 112.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.56x = 24,177.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,177.78/143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.42

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