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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.94, 215.81 and 75.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.94, 215.81 and 75.43 is: 113.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.94 : 215.81 = 75.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.94/215.81 = 75.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.94x = 215.81 × 75.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.94x = 16,278.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,278.55/143.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.09

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