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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143, 214.46 and 70.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143, 214.46 and 70.78 is: 106.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143 : 214.46 = 70.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143/214.46 = 70.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143x = 214.46 × 70.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143x = 15,179.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,179.48/143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.15

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