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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.78, 215.64 and 70.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.78, 215.64 and 70.61 is: 105.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.78 : 215.64 = 70.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.78/215.64 = 70.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.78x = 215.64 × 70.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.78x = 15,225.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,225.26/143.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.89

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