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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.72, 215.34 and 75.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.72, 215.34 and 75.14 is: 112.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.72 : 215.34 = 75.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.72/215.34 = 75.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.72x = 215.34 × 75.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.72x = 16,180.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,180.65/143.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.58

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