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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.21, 214.77 and 40.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.21, 214.77 and 40.48 is: 60.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.21 : 214.77 = 40.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.21/214.77 = 40.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.21x = 214.77 × 40.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.21x = 8,693.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,693.35/143.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.70

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