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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.54, 215.32 and 40.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.54, 215.32 and 40.81 is: 61.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.54 : 215.32 = 40.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.54/215.32 = 40.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.54x = 215.32 × 40.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.54x = 8,787.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,787.21/143.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.22

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