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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.58, 215.40 and 47.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.58, 215.40 and 47.40 is: 71.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.58 : 215.40 = 47.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.58/215.40 = 47.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.58x = 215.40 × 47.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.58x = 10,209.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,209.96/143.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.11

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