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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.78, 215.70 and 47.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.78, 215.70 and 47.57 is: 71.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.78 : 215.70 = 47.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.78/215.70 = 47.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.78x = 215.70 × 47.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.78x = 10,260.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,260.85/143.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.36

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