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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.22, 214.84 and 71.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.22, 214.84 and 71.04 is: 106.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.22 : 214.84 = 71.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.22/214.84 = 71.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.22x = 214.84 × 71.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.22x = 15,262.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,262.23/143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.56

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