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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.59, 215.42 and 47.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.59, 215.42 and 47.41 is: 71.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.59 : 215.42 = 47.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.59/215.42 = 47.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.59x = 215.42 × 47.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.59x = 10,213.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,213.06/143.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.13

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