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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.12, 214.40 and 71.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.12, 214.40 and 71.04 is: 106.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.12 : 214.40 = 71.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.12/214.40 = 71.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.12x = 214.40 × 71.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.12x = 15,230.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,230.98/143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.42

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