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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.93, 215.08 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.93, 215.08 and 113.20 is: 169.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.93 : 215.08 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.93/215.08 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.93x = 215.08 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.93x = 24,346.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,346.24/143.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.15

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