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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.59, 215.41 and 47.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.59, 215.41 and 47.37 is: 71.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.59 : 215.41 = 47.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.59/215.41 = 47.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.59x = 215.41 × 47.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.59x = 10,203.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,203.97/143.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.06

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