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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.71, 215.46 and 70.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.71, 215.46 and 70.54 is: 105.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.71 : 215.46 = 70.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.71/215.46 = 70.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.71x = 215.46 × 70.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.71x = 15,198.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,198.01/143.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.76

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