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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.12, 214.67 and 40.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.12, 214.67 and 40.41 is: 60.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.12 : 214.67 = 40.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.12/214.67 = 40.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.12x = 214.67 × 40.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.12x = 8,674.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,674.81/143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.61

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