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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.77, 215.65 and 41.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.77, 215.65 and 41.04 is: 61.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.77 : 215.65 = 41.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.77/215.65 = 41.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.77x = 215.65 × 41.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.77x = 8,850.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,850.17/143.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.56

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