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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.32, 215 and 47.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.32, 215 and 47.16 is: 70.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.32 : 215 = 47.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.32/215 = 47.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.32x = 215 × 47.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.32x = 10,139.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,139.40/143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.75

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