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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.58, 215.85 and 113.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.58, 215.85 and 113.51 is: 170.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.58 : 215.85 = 113.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.58/215.85 = 113.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.58x = 215.85 × 113.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.58x = 24,501.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,501.13/143.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.64

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