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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.88, 215.64 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.88, 215.64 and 111.84 is: 167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.88 : 215.64 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.88/215.64 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.88x = 215.64 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.88x = 24,117.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,117.18/143.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.62

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