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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.34, 214.98 and 47.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.34, 214.98 and 47.13 is: 70.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.34 : 214.98 = 47.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.34/214.98 = 47.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.34x = 214.98 × 47.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.34x = 10,132.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,132.01/143.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.69

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