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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.79, 215.56 and 71.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.79, 215.56 and 71.61 is: 107.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.79 : 215.56 = 71.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.79/215.56 = 71.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.79x = 215.56 × 71.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.79x = 15,436.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,436.25/143.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.35

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