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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.58, 215.34 and 40.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.58, 215.34 and 40.84 is: 61.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.58 : 215.34 = 40.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.58/215.34 = 40.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.58x = 215.34 × 40.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.58x = 8,794.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,794.75/143.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.25

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