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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.78, 215.39 and 75.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.78, 215.39 and 75.12 is: 112.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.78 : 215.39 = 75.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.78/215.39 = 75.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.78x = 215.39 × 75.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.78x = 16,179.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,179.72/143.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.54

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