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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.68, 215.52 and 47.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.68, 215.52 and 47.50 is: 71.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.68 : 215.52 = 47.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.68/215.52 = 47.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.68x = 215.52 × 47.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.68x = 10,237.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,237.20/143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.25

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