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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.58, 215.29 and 74.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.58, 215.29 and 74.93 is: 112.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.58 : 215.29 = 74.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.58/215.29 = 74.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.58x = 215.29 × 74.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.58x = 16,132.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,132.31/143.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.36

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