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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.75, 215.62 and 112.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.75, 215.62 and 112.07 is: 168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.75 : 215.62 = 112.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.75/215.62 = 112.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.75x = 215.62 × 112.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.75x = 24,163.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,163.18/143.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.10

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