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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.63, 215.59 and 75.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.63, 215.59 and 75.21 is: 112.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.63 : 215.59 = 75.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.63/215.59 = 75.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.63x = 215.59 × 75.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.63x = 16,213.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,213.46/143.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.88

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