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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.64, 215.30 and 71.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.64, 215.30 and 71.34 is: 106.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.64 : 215.30 = 71.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.64/215.30 = 71.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.64x = 215.30 × 71.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.64x = 15,359.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,359.50/143.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.93

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