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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.44, 215.18 and 47.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.44, 215.18 and 47.26 is: 70.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.44 : 215.18 = 47.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.44/215.18 = 47.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.44x = 215.18 × 47.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.44x = 10,169.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,169.41/143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.90

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