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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.40, 214.96 and 71.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.40, 214.96 and 71.36 is: 106.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.40 : 214.96 = 71.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.40/214.96 = 71.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.40x = 214.96 × 71.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.40x = 15,339.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,339.55/143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.97

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