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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.48, 215.32 and 71.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.48, 215.32 and 71.40 is: 107.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.48 : 215.32 = 71.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.48/215.32 = 71.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.48x = 215.32 × 71.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.48x = 15,373.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,373.85/143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.15

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