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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.96, 215.96 and 75.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.96, 215.96 and 75.48 is: 113.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.96 : 215.96 = 75.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.96/215.96 = 75.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.96x = 215.96 × 75.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.96x = 16,300.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,300.66/143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.23

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