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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.92, 215.52 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.92, 215.52 and 113.68 is: 170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.92 : 215.52 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.92/215.52 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.92x = 215.52 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.92x = 24,500.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,500.31/143.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.24

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