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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.85, 215.87 and 75.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.85, 215.87 and 75.42 is: 113.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.85 : 215.87 = 75.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.85/215.87 = 75.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.85x = 215.87 × 75.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.85x = 16,280.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,280.92/143.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.18

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