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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.70, 215.73 and 75.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.70, 215.73 and 75.27 is: 113.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.70 : 215.73 = 75.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.70/215.73 = 75.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.70x = 215.73 × 75.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.70x = 16,238.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,238.00/143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.00

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