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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.64, 215.43 and 40.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.64, 215.43 and 40.91 is: 61.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.64 : 215.43 = 40.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.64/215.43 = 40.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.64x = 215.43 × 40.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.64x = 8,812.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,812.43/143.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.35

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