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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.62, 215.42 and 40.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.62, 215.42 and 40.90 is: 61.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.62 : 215.42 = 40.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.62/215.42 = 40.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.62x = 215.42 × 40.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.62x = 8,811.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,811.13/143.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.35

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