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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.66, 215.61 and 75.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.66, 215.61 and 75.23 is: 112.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.66 : 215.61 = 75.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.66/215.61 = 75.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.66x = 215.61 × 75.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.66x = 16,219.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,219.26/143.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.90

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