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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.58, 214.98 and 74.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.58, 214.98 and 74.96 is: 112.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.58 : 214.98 = 74.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.58/214.98 = 74.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.58x = 214.98 × 74.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.58x = 16,114.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,114.90/143.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.24

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