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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.72, 215.36 and 71.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.72, 215.36 and 71.52 is: 107.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.72 : 215.36 = 71.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.72/215.36 = 71.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.72x = 215.36 × 71.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.72x = 15,402.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,402.55/143.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.17

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