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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.81, 215.82 and 75.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.81, 215.82 and 75.30 is: 113.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.81 : 215.82 = 75.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.81/215.82 = 75.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.81x = 215.82 × 75.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.81x = 16,251.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,251.25/143.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.01

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