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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.63, 215.25 and 70.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.63, 215.25 and 70.43 is: 105.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.63 : 215.25 = 70.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.63/215.25 = 70.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.63x = 215.25 × 70.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.63x = 15,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,160.06/143.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.55

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