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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.65, 215.38 and 75.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.65, 215.38 and 75.25 is: 112.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.65 : 215.38 = 75.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.65/215.38 = 75.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.65x = 215.38 × 75.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.65x = 16,208.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,208.53/143.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.83

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