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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.14, 214.55 and 70.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.14, 214.55 and 70.84 is: 106.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.14 : 214.55 = 70.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.14/214.55 = 70.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.14x = 214.55 × 70.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.14x = 15,198.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,198.72/143.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.18

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