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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.51, 215.20 and 45.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.51, 215.20 and 45.97 is: 68.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.51 : 215.20 = 45.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.51/215.20 = 45.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.51x = 215.20 × 45.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.51x = 9,892.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,892.74/143.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.93

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