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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.71, 215.61 and 75.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.71, 215.61 and 75.19 is: 112.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.71 : 215.61 = 75.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.71/215.61 = 75.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.71x = 215.61 × 75.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.71x = 16,210.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,210.64/143.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.80

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