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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.34, 215.22 and 71.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.34, 215.22 and 71.25 is: 106.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.34 : 215.22 = 71.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.34/215.22 = 71.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.34x = 215.22 × 71.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.34x = 15,334.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,334.43/143.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.98

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