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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.89, 215.75 and 75.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.89, 215.75 and 75.33 is: 112.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.89 : 215.75 = 75.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.89/215.75 = 75.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.89x = 215.75 × 75.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.89x = 16,252.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,252.64/143.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.95

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