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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.84, 215.55 and 113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.84, 215.55 and 113.25 is: 169.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.84 : 215.55 = 113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.84/215.55 = 113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.84x = 215.55 × 113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.84x = 24,411.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,411.04/143.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.71

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