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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.68, 215.28 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.68, 215.28 and 114.88 is: 172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.68 : 215.28 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.68/215.28 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.68x = 215.28 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.68x = 24,731.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,731.37/143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.13

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