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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.68, 215.52 and 40.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.68, 215.52 and 40.97 is: 61.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.68 : 215.52 = 40.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.68/215.52 = 40.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.68x = 215.52 × 40.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.68x = 8,828.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,828.78/143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.45

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