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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.58, 215.28 and 71.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.58, 215.28 and 71.52 is: 107.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.58 : 215.28 = 71.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.58/215.28 = 71.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.58x = 215.28 × 71.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.58x = 15,396.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,396.83/143.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.24

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