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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.81, 215.44 and 111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.81, 215.44 and 111.36 is: 166.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.81 : 215.44 = 111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.81/215.44 = 111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.81x = 215.44 × 111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.81x = 23,991.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,991.12/143.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.83

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