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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.17, 214.72 and 71.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.17, 214.72 and 71.01 is: 106.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.17 : 214.72 = 71.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.17/214.72 = 71.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.17x = 214.72 × 71.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.17x = 15,247.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,247.09/143.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.50

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