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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.62, 215.45 and 71.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.62, 215.45 and 71.47 is: 107.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.62 : 215.45 = 71.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.62/215.45 = 71.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.62x = 215.45 × 71.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.62x = 15,398.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,398.21/143.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.21

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