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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.66, 215.48 and 44.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.66, 215.48 and 44.83 is: 67.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.66 : 215.48 = 44.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.66/215.48 = 44.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.66x = 215.48 × 44.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.66x = 9,659.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,659.05/143.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.24

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