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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.61, 215.54 and 75.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.61, 215.54 and 75.18 is: 112.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.61 : 215.54 = 75.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.61/215.54 = 75.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.61x = 215.54 × 75.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.61x = 16,203.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,203.97/143.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.83

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