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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.96, 215.83 and 75.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.96, 215.83 and 75.45 is: 113.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.96 : 215.83 = 75.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.96/215.83 = 75.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.96x = 215.83 × 75.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.96x = 16,284.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,284.37/143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.12

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