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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.67, 215.43 and 61.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.67, 215.43 and 61.47 is: 92.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.67 : 215.43 = 61.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.67/215.43 = 61.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.67x = 215.43 × 61.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.67x = 13,241.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,241.44/143.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.17

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