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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.80, 215.76 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.80, 215.76 and 114.88 is: 172.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.80 : 215.76 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.80/215.76 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.80x = 215.76 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.80x = 24,786.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,786.51/143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.37

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