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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.01, 214.46 and 70.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.01, 214.46 and 70.86 is: 106.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.01 : 214.46 = 70.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.01/214.46 = 70.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.01x = 214.46 × 70.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.01x = 15,196.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,196.64/143.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.26

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