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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.16, 214.80 and 71.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.16, 214.80 and 71.01 is: 106.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.16 : 214.80 = 71.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.16/214.80 = 71.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.16x = 214.80 × 71.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.16x = 15,252.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,252.95/143.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.54

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