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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.32, 214.93 and 70.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.32, 214.93 and 70.15 is: 105.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.32 : 214.93 = 70.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.32/214.93 = 70.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.32x = 214.93 × 70.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.32x = 15,076.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,076.99/143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.20

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