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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.60, 214.79 and 112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.60, 214.79 and 112.41 is: 168.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.60 : 214.79 = 112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.60/214.79 = 112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.60x = 214.79 × 112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.60x = 24,143.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,143.98/143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.14

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