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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.66, 215.46 and 40.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.66, 215.46 and 40.97 is: 61.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.66 : 215.46 = 40.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.66/215.46 = 40.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.66x = 215.46 × 40.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.66x = 8,827.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,827.93/143.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.45

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