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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.48, 215.12 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.48, 215.12 and 71.28 is: 106.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.48 : 215.12 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.48/215.12 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.48x = 215.12 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.48x = 15,333.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,333.75/143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.87

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