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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.83, 215.63 and 75.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.83, 215.63 and 75.27 is: 112.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.83 : 215.63 = 75.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.83/215.63 = 75.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.83x = 215.63 × 75.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.83x = 16,230.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,230.47/143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.84

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