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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.70, 214.92 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.70, 214.92 and 114.72 is: 171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.70 : 214.92 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.70/214.92 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.70x = 214.92 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.70x = 24,655.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,655.62/143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.58

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