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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.71, 215.70 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.71, 215.70 and 114.28 is: 171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.71 : 215.70 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.71/215.70 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.71x = 215.70 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.71x = 24,650.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,650.20/143.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.53

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