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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.27, 214.86 and 47.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.27, 214.86 and 47.06 is: 70.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.27 : 214.86 = 47.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.27/214.86 = 47.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.27x = 214.86 × 47.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.27x = 10,111.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,111.31/143.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.58

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