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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.06, 214.73 and 70.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.06, 214.73 and 70.97 is: 106.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.06 : 214.73 = 70.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.06/214.73 = 70.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.06x = 214.73 × 70.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.06x = 15,239.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,239.03/143.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.52

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