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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.71, 215.46 and 75.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.71, 215.46 and 75.23 is: 112.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.71 : 215.46 = 75.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.71/215.46 = 75.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.71x = 215.46 × 75.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.71x = 16,208.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,208.79/143.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.79

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