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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.78, 215.54 and 75.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.78, 215.54 and 75.36 is: 112.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.78 : 215.54 = 75.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.78/215.54 = 75.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.78x = 215.54 × 75.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.78x = 16,243.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,243.09/143.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.97

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