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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.04, 214.45 and 70.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.04, 214.45 and 70.84 is: 106.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.04 : 214.45 = 70.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.04/214.45 = 70.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.04x = 214.45 × 70.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.04x = 15,191.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,191.64/143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.21

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