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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.45, 215.22 and 71.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.45, 215.22 and 71.27 is: 106.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.45 : 215.22 = 71.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.45/215.22 = 71.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.45x = 215.22 × 71.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.45x = 15,338.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,338.73/143.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.93

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