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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.76, 215.54 and 75.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.76, 215.54 and 75.22 is: 112.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.76 : 215.54 = 75.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.76/215.54 = 75.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.76x = 215.54 × 75.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.76x = 16,212.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,212.92/143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.78

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