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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.91, 215.67 and 75.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.91, 215.67 and 75.39 is: 112.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.91 : 215.67 = 75.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.91/215.67 = 75.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.91x = 215.67 × 75.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.91x = 16,259.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,259.36/143.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.98

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