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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.96, 215.70 and 75.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.96, 215.70 and 75.38 is: 112.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.96 : 215.70 = 75.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.96/215.70 = 75.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.96x = 215.70 × 75.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.96x = 16,258.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,258.01/143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.94

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