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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.64, 215.44 and 70.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.64, 215.44 and 70.52 is: 105.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.64 : 215.44 = 70.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.64/215.44 = 70.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.64x = 215.44 × 70.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.64x = 15,192.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,192.83/143.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.77

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