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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.71, 215.57 and 47.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.71, 215.57 and 47.50 is: 71.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.71 : 215.57 = 47.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.71/215.57 = 47.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.71x = 215.57 × 47.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.71x = 10,239.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,239.58/143.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.25

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