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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.15, 214.73 and 40.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.15, 214.73 and 40.44 is: 60.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.15 : 214.73 = 40.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.15/214.73 = 40.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.15x = 214.73 × 40.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.15x = 8,682.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,682.93/143.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.65

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