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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.62, 215.48 and 75.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.62, 215.48 and 75.10 is: 112.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.62 : 215.48 = 75.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.62/215.48 = 75.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.62x = 215.48 × 75.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.62x = 16,182.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,182.55/143.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.68

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