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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.67, 215.06 and 113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.67, 215.06 and 113.30 is: 169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.67 : 215.06 = 113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.67/215.06 = 113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.67x = 215.06 × 113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.67x = 24,365.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,365.46/143.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.59

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