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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.08, 214.61 and 40.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.08, 214.61 and 40.36 is: 60.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.08 : 214.61 = 40.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.08/214.61 = 40.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.08x = 214.61 × 40.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.08x = 8,661.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,661.66/143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.54

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