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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.81, 215.90 and 111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.81, 215.90 and 111.38 is: 167.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.81 : 215.90 = 111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.81/215.90 = 111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.81x = 215.90 × 111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.81x = 24,045.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,045.72/143.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.21

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