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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.29, 214.98 and 47.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.29, 214.98 and 47.17 is: 70.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.29 : 214.98 = 47.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.29/214.98 = 47.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.29x = 214.98 × 47.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.29x = 10,140.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,140.61/143.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.77

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