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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.36, 215.09 and 70.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.36, 215.09 and 70.27 is: 105.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.36 : 215.09 = 70.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.36/215.09 = 70.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.36x = 215.09 × 70.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.36x = 15,114.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,114.37/143.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.43

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