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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.28, 214.95 and 47.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.28, 214.95 and 47.07 is: 70.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.28 : 214.95 = 47.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.28/214.95 = 47.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.28x = 214.95 × 47.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.28x = 10,116.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,116.39/143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.61

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