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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.42, 215.01 and 71.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.42, 215.01 and 71.18 is: 106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.42 : 215.01 = 71.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.42/215.01 = 71.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.42x = 215.01 × 71.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.42x = 15,304.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,304.41/143.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.71

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