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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.65, 215.22 and 75.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.65, 215.22 and 75.07 is: 112.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.65 : 215.22 = 75.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.65/215.22 = 75.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.65x = 215.22 × 75.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.65x = 16,156.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,156.57/143.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.47

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