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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.64, 215.36 and 75.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.64, 215.36 and 75.13 is: 112.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.64 : 215.36 = 75.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.64/215.36 = 75.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.64x = 215.36 × 75.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.64x = 16,179.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,179.36/143.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.64

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