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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.43, 215.19 and 47.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.43, 215.19 and 47.22 is: 70.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.43 : 215.19 = 47.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.43/215.19 = 47.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.43x = 215.19 × 47.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.43x = 10,161.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,161.27/143.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.84

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