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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.59, 215.50 and 71.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.59, 215.50 and 71.50 is: 107.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.59 : 215.50 = 71.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.59/215.50 = 71.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.59x = 215.50 × 71.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.59x = 15,407.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,407.17/143.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.30

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