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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.63, 215.46 and 47.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.63, 215.46 and 47.46 is: 71.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.63 : 215.46 = 47.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.63/215.46 = 47.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.63x = 215.46 × 47.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.63x = 10,225.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,225.73/143.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.19

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