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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.02, 214.53 and 40.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.02, 214.53 and 40.31 is: 60.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.02 : 214.53 = 40.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.02/214.53 = 40.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.02x = 214.53 × 40.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.02x = 8,648.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,648.24/143.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.47

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