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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.14, 214.68 and 40.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.14, 214.68 and 40.44 is: 60.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.14 : 214.68 = 40.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.14/214.68 = 40.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.14x = 214.68 × 40.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.14x = 8,681.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,681.66/143.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.65

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