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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.77, 215.66 and 75.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.77, 215.66 and 75.21 is: 112.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.77 : 215.66 = 75.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.77/215.66 = 75.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.77x = 215.66 × 75.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.77x = 16,219.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,219.79/143.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.82

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