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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.09, 214.62 and 40.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.09, 214.62 and 40.39 is: 60.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.09 : 214.62 = 40.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.09/214.62 = 40.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.09x = 214.62 × 40.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.09x = 8,668.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,668.50/143.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.58

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