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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.78, 215.50 and 70.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.78, 215.50 and 70.66 is: 105.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.78 : 215.50 = 70.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.78/215.50 = 70.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.78x = 215.50 × 70.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.78x = 15,227.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,227.23/143.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.91

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