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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.81, 215.83 and 111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.81, 215.83 and 111.45 is: 167.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.81 : 215.83 = 111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.81/215.83 = 111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.81x = 215.83 × 111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.81x = 24,055.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,055.20/143.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.27

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