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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.60, 215.58 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.60, 215.58 and 113.27 is: 170.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.60 : 215.58 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.60/215.58 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.60x = 215.58 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.60x = 24,418.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,418.75/143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.05

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