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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.09, 214.46 and 72.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.09, 214.46 and 72.69 is: 108.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.09 : 214.46 = 72.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.09/214.46 = 72.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.09x = 214.46 × 72.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.09x = 15,588.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,588.73/143.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.95

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