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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.98, 216 and 75.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.98, 216 and 75.47 is: 113.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.98 : 216 = 75.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.98/216 = 75.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.98x = 216 × 75.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.98x = 16,300.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,300.44/143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.22

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