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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.59, 215.33 and 47.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.59, 215.33 and 47.38 is: 71.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.59 : 215.33 = 47.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.59/215.33 = 47.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.59x = 215.33 × 47.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.59x = 10,201.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,201.26/143.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.05

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