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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.63, 215.57 and 70.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.63, 215.57 and 70.55 is: 105.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.63 : 215.57 = 70.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.63/215.57 = 70.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.63x = 215.57 × 70.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.63x = 15,207.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,207.03/143.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.88

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