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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.69, 215.54 and 40.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.69, 215.54 and 40.97 is: 61.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.69 : 215.54 = 40.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.69/215.54 = 40.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.69x = 215.54 × 40.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.69x = 8,829.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,829.70/143.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.45

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