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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.70, 215.62 and 71.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.70, 215.62 and 71.56 is: 107.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.70 : 215.62 = 71.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.70/215.62 = 71.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.70x = 215.62 × 71.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.70x = 15,429.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,429.95/143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.38

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