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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.26, 214.68 and 71.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.26, 214.68 and 71.17 is: 106.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.26 : 214.68 = 71.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.26/214.68 = 71.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.26x = 214.68 × 71.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.26x = 15,278.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,278.78/143.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.65

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