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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.77, 215.45 and 70.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.77, 215.45 and 70.59 is: 105.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.77 : 215.45 = 70.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.77/215.45 = 70.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.77x = 215.45 × 70.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.77x = 15,207.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,207.45/143.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.78

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