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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.33, 214.95 and 71.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.33, 214.95 and 71.24 is: 106.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.33 : 214.95 = 71.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.33/214.95 = 71.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.33x = 214.95 × 71.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.33x = 15,313.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,313.04/143.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.84

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